2 more than twice a number is 587

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 587" 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 587.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 587

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 = 587

2x + 2 - 2 = 587 - 2
2x = 585

2x/2 = 585/2
x = 292.5

Answer = 292.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 292.5 is 585, and 2 more than 585 is in fact 587.

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