3 more than twice a number is 283

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 283" 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 283.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 283

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 = 283

2x + 3 - 3 = 283 - 3
2x = 280

2x/2 = 280/2
x = 140

Answer = 140

The answer above is correct, because twice 140 is 280, and 3 more than 280 is in fact 283.

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