2 more than twice a number is 550

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 550" 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 550.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 550

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 = 550

2x + 2 - 2 = 550 - 2
2x = 548

2x/2 = 548/2
x = 274

Answer = 274

The answer above is correct, because twice 274 is 548, and 2 more than 548 is in fact 550.

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