2 more than twice a number is 496

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 496" 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 496.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 496

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 = 496

2x + 2 - 2 = 496 - 2
2x = 494

2x/2 = 494/2
x = 247

Answer = 247

The answer above is correct, because twice 247 is 494, and 2 more than 494 is in fact 496.

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