2 more than twice a number is 488

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 488" 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 488.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 488

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 = 488

2x + 2 - 2 = 488 - 2
2x = 486

2x/2 = 486/2
x = 243

Answer = 243

The answer above is correct, because twice 243 is 486, and 2 more than 486 is in fact 488.

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