3 more than twice a number is 242

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 242" 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 242.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 242

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 = 242

2x + 3 - 3 = 242 - 3
2x = 239

2x/2 = 239/2
x = 119.5

Answer = 119.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 119.5 is 239, and 3 more than 239 is in fact 242.

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