2 more than twice a number is 555

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 555" 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 555.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 555

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 = 555

2x + 2 - 2 = 555 - 2
2x = 553

2x/2 = 553/2
x = 276.5

Answer = 276.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 276.5 is 553, and 2 more than 553 is in fact 555.

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