2 more than twice a number is 742

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 742" 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 742.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 742

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 = 742

2x + 2 - 2 = 742 - 2
2x = 740

2x/2 = 740/2
x = 370

Answer = 370

The answer above is correct, because twice 370 is 740, and 2 more than 740 is in fact 742.

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