3 more than twice a number is 359

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 359" 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 359.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 359

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 = 359

2x + 3 - 3 = 359 - 3
2x = 356

2x/2 = 356/2
x = 178

Answer = 178

The answer above is correct, because twice 178 is 356, and 3 more than 356 is in fact 359.

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