3 more than twice a number is 265

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 265" 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 265.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 265

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 = 265

2x + 3 - 3 = 265 - 3
2x = 262

2x/2 = 262/2
x = 131

Answer = 131

The answer above is correct, because twice 131 is 262, and 3 more than 262 is in fact 265.

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