2 more than twice a number is 599

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 599" 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 599.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 599

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 = 599

2x + 2 - 2 = 599 - 2
2x = 597

2x/2 = 597/2
x = 298.5

Answer = 298.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 298.5 is 597, and 2 more than 597 is in fact 599.

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