3 more than twice a number is 266

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 266" 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 266.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 266

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 = 266

2x + 3 - 3 = 266 - 3
2x = 263

2x/2 = 263/2
x = 131.5

Answer = 131.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 131.5 is 263, and 3 more than 263 is in fact 266.

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