3 more than twice a number is 206

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 206" 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 206.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 206

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 = 206

2x + 3 - 3 = 206 - 3
2x = 203

2x/2 = 203/2
x = 101.5

Answer = 101.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 101.5 is 203, and 3 more than 203 is in fact 206.

More Than Twice a number
Go here to solve a similar algebra problem.

3 more than twice a number is 207
Try to solve the next algebra problem on our list before you go here to check your answer.