2 more than twice a number is 494

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 494" 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 494.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 494

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 = 494

2x + 2 - 2 = 494 - 2
2x = 492

2x/2 = 492/2
x = 246

Answer = 246

The answer above is correct, because twice 246 is 492, and 2 more than 492 is in fact 494.

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