2 more than twice a number is 504

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 504" 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 504.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 504

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 = 504

2x + 2 - 2 = 504 - 2
2x = 502

2x/2 = 502/2
x = 251

Answer = 251

The answer above is correct, because twice 251 is 502, and 2 more than 502 is in fact 504.

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