2 more than twice a number is 557

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 557" 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 557.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 557

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 = 557

2x + 2 - 2 = 557 - 2
2x = 555

2x/2 = 555/2
x = 277.5

Answer = 277.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 277.5 is 555, and 2 more than 555 is in fact 557.

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