2 more than twice a number is 558

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 558" 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 558.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 558

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 = 558

2x + 2 - 2 = 558 - 2
2x = 556

2x/2 = 556/2
x = 278

Answer = 278

The answer above is correct, because twice 278 is 556, and 2 more than 556 is in fact 558.

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