2 more than twice a number is 462

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 462" 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 462.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 462

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 = 462

2x + 2 - 2 = 462 - 2
2x = 460

2x/2 = 460/2
x = 230

Answer = 230

The answer above is correct, because twice 230 is 460, and 2 more than 460 is in fact 462.

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