2 more than twice a number is 502

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 502" 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 502.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 502

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 = 502

2x + 2 - 2 = 502 - 2
2x = 500

2x/2 = 500/2
x = 250

Answer = 250

The answer above is correct, because twice 250 is 500, and 2 more than 500 is in fact 502.

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