2 more than twice a number is 552

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 552" 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 552.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 552

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 = 552

2x + 2 - 2 = 552 - 2
2x = 550

2x/2 = 550/2
x = 275

Answer = 275

The answer above is correct, because twice 275 is 550, and 2 more than 550 is in fact 552.

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