4 more than twice a number is 472

The number (x) in: "4 more than twice a number is 472" 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 4, you get 472.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 4 = 472

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 4 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 4 = 472

2x + 4 - 4 = 472 - 4
2x = 468

2x/2 = 468/2
x = 234

Answer = 234

The answer above is correct, because twice 234 is 468, and 4 more than 468 is in fact 472.

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