2 more than twice a number is 357

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 357" 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 357.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 357

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 = 357

2x + 2 - 2 = 357 - 2
2x = 355

2x/2 = 355/2
x = 177.5

Answer = 177.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 177.5 is 355, and 2 more than 355 is in fact 357.

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