2 more than twice a number is 540

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 540" 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 540.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 540

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 = 540

2x + 2 - 2 = 540 - 2
2x = 538

2x/2 = 538/2
x = 269

Answer = 269

The answer above is correct, because twice 269 is 538, and 2 more than 538 is in fact 540.

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