2 more than twice a number is 501

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 501" 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 501.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 501

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 = 501

2x + 2 - 2 = 501 - 2
2x = 499

2x/2 = 499/2
x = 249.5

Answer = 249.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 249.5 is 499, and 2 more than 499 is in fact 501.

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