2 more than twice a number is 508

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 508" 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 508.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 508

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 = 508

2x + 2 - 2 = 508 - 2
2x = 506

2x/2 = 506/2
x = 253

Answer = 253

The answer above is correct, because twice 253 is 506, and 2 more than 506 is in fact 508.

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