2 more than twice a number is 556

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 556" 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 556.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 556

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 = 556

2x + 2 - 2 = 556 - 2
2x = 554

2x/2 = 554/2
x = 277

Answer = 277

The answer above is correct, because twice 277 is 554, and 2 more than 554 is in fact 556.

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