3 more than twice a number is 216

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 216" 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 216.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 216

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 = 216

2x + 3 - 3 = 216 - 3
2x = 213

2x/2 = 213/2
x = 106.5

Answer = 106.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 106.5 is 213, and 3 more than 213 is in fact 216.

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