2 more than twice a number is 397

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 397" 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 397.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 397

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 = 397

2x + 2 - 2 = 397 - 2
2x = 395

2x/2 = 395/2
x = 197.5

Answer = 197.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 197.5 is 395, and 2 more than 395 is in fact 397.

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