2 more than twice a number is 385

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 385" 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 385.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 385

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 = 385

2x + 2 - 2 = 385 - 2
2x = 383

2x/2 = 383/2
x = 191.5

Answer = 191.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 191.5 is 383, and 2 more than 383 is in fact 385.

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