2 more than twice a number is 588

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 588" 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 588.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 588

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 = 588

2x + 2 - 2 = 588 - 2
2x = 586

2x/2 = 586/2
x = 293

Answer = 293

The answer above is correct, because twice 293 is 586, and 2 more than 586 is in fact 588.

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