3 more than twice a number is 201

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 201" 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 3, you get 201.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 201

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 3 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 3 = 201

2x + 3 - 3 = 201 - 3
2x = 198

2x/2 = 198/2
x = 99

Answer = 99

The answer above is correct, because twice 99 is 198, and 3 more than 198 is in fact 201.

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