2 more than twice a number is 889

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 889" 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 889.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 889

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 = 889

2x + 2 - 2 = 889 - 2
2x = 887

2x/2 = 887/2
x = 443.5

Answer = 443.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 443.5 is 887, and 2 more than 887 is in fact 889.

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