2 more than twice a number is 559

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 559" 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 559.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 559

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 = 559

2x + 2 - 2 = 559 - 2
2x = 557

2x/2 = 557/2
x = 278.5

Answer = 278.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 278.5 is 557, and 2 more than 557 is in fact 559.

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