2 more than twice a number is 856

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 856" 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 856.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 856

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 = 856

2x + 2 - 2 = 856 - 2
2x = 854

2x/2 = 854/2
x = 427

Answer = 427

The answer above is correct, because twice 427 is 854, and 2 more than 854 is in fact 856.

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