3 more than twice a number is 253

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 253" 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 253.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 253

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 = 253

2x + 3 - 3 = 253 - 3
2x = 250

2x/2 = 250/2
x = 125

Answer = 125

The answer above is correct, because twice 125 is 250, and 3 more than 250 is in fact 253.

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