3 more than twice a number is 296

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 296" 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 296.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 296

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 = 296

2x + 3 - 3 = 296 - 3
2x = 293

2x/2 = 293/2
x = 146.5

Answer = 146.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 146.5 is 293, and 3 more than 293 is in fact 296.

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