3 more than twice a number is 268

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 268" 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 268.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 268

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 = 268

2x + 3 - 3 = 268 - 3
2x = 265

2x/2 = 265/2
x = 132.5

Answer = 132.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 132.5 is 265, and 3 more than 265 is in fact 268.

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