2 more than twice a number is 478

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 478" 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 478.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 478

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 = 478

2x + 2 - 2 = 478 - 2
2x = 476

2x/2 = 476/2
x = 238

Answer = 238

The answer above is correct, because twice 238 is 476, and 2 more than 476 is in fact 478.

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