2 more than twice a number is 387

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 387" 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 387.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 387

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 = 387

2x + 2 - 2 = 387 - 2
2x = 385

2x/2 = 385/2
x = 192.5

Answer = 192.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 192.5 is 385, and 2 more than 385 is in fact 387.

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