2 more than twice a number is 487

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 487" 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 487.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 487

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 = 487

2x + 2 - 2 = 487 - 2
2x = 485

2x/2 = 485/2
x = 242.5

Answer = 242.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 242.5 is 485, and 2 more than 485 is in fact 487.

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