2 more than twice a number is 816

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 816" 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 816.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 816

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 = 816

2x + 2 - 2 = 816 - 2
2x = 814

2x/2 = 814/2
x = 407

Answer = 407

The answer above is correct, because twice 407 is 814, and 2 more than 814 is in fact 816.

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