2 more than twice a number is 386

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 386" 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 386.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 386

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 = 386

2x + 2 - 2 = 386 - 2
2x = 384

2x/2 = 384/2
x = 192

Answer = 192

The answer above is correct, because twice 192 is 384, and 2 more than 384 is in fact 386.

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