2 more than twice a number is 585

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 585" 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 585.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 585

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 = 585

2x + 2 - 2 = 585 - 2
2x = 583

2x/2 = 583/2
x = 291.5

Answer = 291.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 291.5 is 583, and 2 more than 583 is in fact 585.

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