2 more than twice a number is 340

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 340" is what we are solving here.

In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by two (same as twice) and then add 2, you get 340.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 340

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 2 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 2 = 340

2x + 2 - 2 = 340 - 2
2x = 338

2x/2 = 338/2
x = 169

Answer = 169

The answer above is correct, because twice 169 is 338, and 2 more than 338 is in fact 340.

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