2 more than twice a number is 561

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 561" 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 561.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 561

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 = 561

2x + 2 - 2 = 561 - 2
2x = 559

2x/2 = 559/2
x = 279.5

Answer = 279.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 279.5 is 559, and 2 more than 559 is in fact 561.

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