2 more than twice a number is 560

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 560" 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 560.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 560

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 = 560

2x + 2 - 2 = 560 - 2
2x = 558

2x/2 = 558/2
x = 279

Answer = 279

The answer above is correct, because twice 279 is 558, and 2 more than 558 is in fact 560.

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