3 more than twice a number is 636

The number (x) in: "3 more than twice a number is 636" 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 636.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 3 = 636

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 = 636

2x + 3 - 3 = 636 - 3
2x = 633

2x/2 = 633/2
x = 316.5

Answer = 316.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 316.5 is 633, and 3 more than 633 is in fact 636.

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