2 more than twice a number is 486

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 486" 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 486.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 486

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 = 486

2x + 2 - 2 = 486 - 2
2x = 484

2x/2 = 484/2
x = 242

Answer = 242

The answer above is correct, because twice 242 is 484, and 2 more than 484 is in fact 486.

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