4 more than twice a number is 517

The number (x) in: "4 more than twice a number is 517" 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 517.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 4 = 517

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 = 517

2x + 4 - 4 = 517 - 4
2x = 513

2x/2 = 513/2
x = 256.5

Answer = 256.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 256.5 is 513, and 4 more than 513 is in fact 517.

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