3 more than twice a number is 208

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 208" 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 208.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 208

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 = 208

2x + 3 - 3 = 208 - 3
2x = 205

2x/2 = 205/2
x = 102.5

Answer = 102.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 102.5 is 205, and 3 more than 205 is in fact 208.

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