3 more than twice a number is 272

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 272" 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 272.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 272

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 = 272

2x + 3 - 3 = 272 - 3
2x = 269

2x/2 = 269/2
x = 134.5

Answer = 134.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 134.5 is 269, and 3 more than 269 is in fact 272.

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