3 more than twice a number is 285

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 285" 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 285.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 285

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 = 285

2x + 3 - 3 = 285 - 3
2x = 282

2x/2 = 282/2
x = 141

Answer = 141

The answer above is correct, because twice 141 is 282, and 3 more than 282 is in fact 285.

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