3 more than twice a number is 226

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 226" 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 226.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 226

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 = 226

2x + 3 - 3 = 226 - 3
2x = 223

2x/2 = 223/2
x = 111.5

Answer = 111.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 111.5 is 223, and 3 more than 223 is in fact 226.

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