2 more than twice a number is 596

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 596" 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 596.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 596

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 = 596

2x + 2 - 2 = 596 - 2
2x = 594

2x/2 = 594/2
x = 297

Answer = 297

The answer above is correct, because twice 297 is 594, and 2 more than 594 is in fact 596.

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