2 more than twice a number is 393

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 393" 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 393.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 393

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 = 393

2x + 2 - 2 = 393 - 2
2x = 391

2x/2 = 391/2
x = 195.5

Answer = 195.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 195.5 is 391, and 2 more than 391 is in fact 393.

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