3 more than twice a number is 261

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 261" 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 261.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 261

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 = 261

2x + 3 - 3 = 261 - 3
2x = 258

2x/2 = 258/2
x = 129

Answer = 129

The answer above is correct, because twice 129 is 258, and 3 more than 258 is in fact 261.

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