2 more than twice a number is 509

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 509" 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 509.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 509

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 = 509

2x + 2 - 2 = 509 - 2
2x = 507

2x/2 = 507/2
x = 253.5

Answer = 253.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 253.5 is 507, and 2 more than 507 is in fact 509.

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