2 more than twice a number is 520

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 520" 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 520.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 520

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 = 520

2x + 2 - 2 = 520 - 2
2x = 518

2x/2 = 518/2
x = 259

Answer = 259

The answer above is correct, because twice 259 is 518, and 2 more than 518 is in fact 520.

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