2 more than twice a number is 480

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 480" 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 480.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 480

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 = 480

2x + 2 - 2 = 480 - 2
2x = 478

2x/2 = 478/2
x = 239

Answer = 239

The answer above is correct, because twice 239 is 478, and 2 more than 478 is in fact 480.

More Than Twice a number
Go here to solve a similar algebra problem.

2 more than twice a number is 481
Try to solve the next algebra problem on our list before you go here to check your answer.