2 more than twice a number is 744

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 744" 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 744.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 744

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 = 744

2x + 2 - 2 = 744 - 2
2x = 742

2x/2 = 742/2
x = 371

Answer = 371

The answer above is correct, because twice 371 is 742, and 2 more than 742 is in fact 744.

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