3 more than twice a number is 262

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 262" 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 262.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 262

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 = 262

2x + 3 - 3 = 262 - 3
2x = 259

2x/2 = 259/2
x = 129.5

Answer = 129.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 129.5 is 259, and 3 more than 259 is in fact 262.

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