2 more than twice a number is 586

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 586" 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 586.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 586

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 = 586

2x + 2 - 2 = 586 - 2
2x = 584

2x/2 = 584/2
x = 292

Answer = 292

The answer above is correct, because twice 292 is 584, and 2 more than 584 is in fact 586.

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