2 more than twice a number is 421

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 421" 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 421.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 421

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 = 421

2x + 2 - 2 = 421 - 2
2x = 419

2x/2 = 419/2
x = 209.5

Answer = 209.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 209.5 is 419, and 2 more than 419 is in fact 421.

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