2 more than twice a number is 492

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 492" 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 492.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 492

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 = 492

2x + 2 - 2 = 492 - 2
2x = 490

2x/2 = 490/2
x = 245

Answer = 245

The answer above is correct, because twice 245 is 490, and 2 more than 490 is in fact 492.

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