2 more than twice a number is 491

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 491" 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 491.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 491

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 = 491

2x + 2 - 2 = 491 - 2
2x = 489

2x/2 = 489/2
x = 244.5

Answer = 244.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 244.5 is 489, and 2 more than 489 is in fact 491.

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