2 more than twice a number is 591

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 591" 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 591.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 591

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 = 591

2x + 2 - 2 = 591 - 2
2x = 589

2x/2 = 589/2
x = 294.5

Answer = 294.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 294.5 is 589, and 2 more than 589 is in fact 591.

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