2 more than twice a number is 542

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 542" 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 542.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 542

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 = 542

2x + 2 - 2 = 542 - 2
2x = 540

2x/2 = 540/2
x = 270

Answer = 270

The answer above is correct, because twice 270 is 540, and 2 more than 540 is in fact 542.

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