2 more than twice a number is 533

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 533" 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 533.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 533

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 = 533

2x + 2 - 2 = 533 - 2
2x = 531

2x/2 = 531/2
x = 265.5

Answer = 265.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 265.5 is 531, and 2 more than 531 is in fact 533.

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