3 more than twice a number is 309

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 309" 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 309.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 309

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 = 309

2x + 3 - 3 = 309 - 3
2x = 306

2x/2 = 306/2
x = 153

Answer = 153

The answer above is correct, because twice 153 is 306, and 3 more than 306 is in fact 309.

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