2 more than twice a number is 388

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 388" 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 388.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 388

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 = 388

2x + 2 - 2 = 388 - 2
2x = 386

2x/2 = 386/2
x = 193

Answer = 193

The answer above is correct, because twice 193 is 386, and 2 more than 386 is in fact 388.

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