3 more than twice a number is 271

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 271" 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 271.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 271

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 = 271

2x + 3 - 3 = 271 - 3
2x = 268

2x/2 = 268/2
x = 134

Answer = 134

The answer above is correct, because twice 134 is 268, and 3 more than 268 is in fact 271.

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