2 more than twice a number is 518

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 518" 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 518.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 518

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 = 518

2x + 2 - 2 = 518 - 2
2x = 516

2x/2 = 516/2
x = 258

Answer = 258

The answer above is correct, because twice 258 is 516, and 2 more than 516 is in fact 518.

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