2 more than twice a number is 457

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 457" 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 457.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 457

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 = 457

2x + 2 - 2 = 457 - 2
2x = 455

2x/2 = 455/2
x = 227.5

Answer = 227.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 227.5 is 455, and 2 more than 455 is in fact 457.

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