2 more than twice a number is 389

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 389" 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 389.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 389

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 = 389

2x + 2 - 2 = 389 - 2
2x = 387

2x/2 = 387/2
x = 193.5

Answer = 193.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 193.5 is 387, and 2 more than 387 is in fact 389.

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