2 more than twice a number is 498

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 498" 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 498.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 498

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 = 498

2x + 2 - 2 = 498 - 2
2x = 496

2x/2 = 496/2
x = 248

Answer = 248

The answer above is correct, because twice 248 is 496, and 2 more than 496 is in fact 498.

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