2 more than twice a number is 485

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 485" 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 485.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 485

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 = 485

2x + 2 - 2 = 485 - 2
2x = 483

2x/2 = 483/2
x = 241.5

Answer = 241.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 241.5 is 483, and 2 more than 483 is in fact 485.

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