2 more than twice a number is 580

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 580" 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 580.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 580

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 = 580

2x + 2 - 2 = 580 - 2
2x = 578

2x/2 = 578/2
x = 289

Answer = 289

The answer above is correct, because twice 289 is 578, and 2 more than 578 is in fact 580.

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