2 more than twice a number is 537

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 537" 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 537.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 537

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 = 537

2x + 2 - 2 = 537 - 2
2x = 535

2x/2 = 535/2
x = 267.5

Answer = 267.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 267.5 is 535, and 2 more than 535 is in fact 537.

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