2 more than twice a number is 780

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 780" 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 780.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 780

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 = 780

2x + 2 - 2 = 780 - 2
2x = 778

2x/2 = 778/2
x = 389

Answer = 389

The answer above is correct, because twice 389 is 778, and 2 more than 778 is in fact 780.

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