2 more than twice a number is 538

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 538" 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 538.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 538

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 = 538

2x + 2 - 2 = 538 - 2
2x = 536

2x/2 = 536/2
x = 268

Answer = 268

The answer above is correct, because twice 268 is 536, and 2 more than 536 is in fact 538.

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