2 more than twice a number is 554

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 554" 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 554.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 554

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 = 554

2x + 2 - 2 = 554 - 2
2x = 552

2x/2 = 552/2
x = 276

Answer = 276

The answer above is correct, because twice 276 is 552, and 2 more than 552 is in fact 554.

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