2 more than twice a number is 996

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 996" 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 996.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 996

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 = 996

2x + 2 - 2 = 996 - 2
2x = 994

2x/2 = 994/2
x = 497

Answer = 497

The answer above is correct, because twice 497 is 994, and 2 more than 994 is in fact 996.

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