2 more than twice a number is 726

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 726" 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 726.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 726

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 = 726

2x + 2 - 2 = 726 - 2
2x = 724

2x/2 = 724/2
x = 362

Answer = 362

The answer above is correct, because twice 362 is 724, and 2 more than 724 is in fact 726.

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