2 more than twice a number is 539

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 539" 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 539.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 539

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 = 539

2x + 2 - 2 = 539 - 2
2x = 537

2x/2 = 537/2
x = 268.5

Answer = 268.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 268.5 is 537, and 2 more than 537 is in fact 539.

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