2 more than twice a number is 789

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 789" 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 789.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 789

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 = 789

2x + 2 - 2 = 789 - 2
2x = 787

2x/2 = 787/2
x = 393.5

Answer = 393.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 393.5 is 787, and 2 more than 787 is in fact 789.

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