2 more than twice a number is 490

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 490" 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 490.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 490

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 = 490

2x + 2 - 2 = 490 - 2
2x = 488

2x/2 = 488/2
x = 244

Answer = 244

The answer above is correct, because twice 244 is 488, and 2 more than 488 is in fact 490.

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