2 more than twice a number is 589

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 589" 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 589.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 589

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 = 589

2x + 2 - 2 = 589 - 2
2x = 587

2x/2 = 587/2
x = 293.5

Answer = 293.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 293.5 is 587, and 2 more than 587 is in fact 589.

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