3 more than twice a number is 286

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 286" 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 286.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 286

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 = 286

2x + 3 - 3 = 286 - 3
2x = 283

2x/2 = 283/2
x = 141.5

Answer = 141.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 141.5 is 283, and 3 more than 283 is in fact 286.

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