2 more than twice a number is 728

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 728" 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 728.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 728

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 = 728

2x + 2 - 2 = 728 - 2
2x = 726

2x/2 = 726/2
x = 363

Answer = 363

The answer above is correct, because twice 363 is 726, and 2 more than 726 is in fact 728.

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