8 more than twice a number is 342

The number (x) in: "8 more than twice a number is 342" 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 8, you get 342.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 8 = 342

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 8 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 8 = 342

2x + 8 - 8 = 342 - 8
2x = 334

2x/2 = 334/2
x = 167

Answer = 167

The answer above is correct, because twice 167 is 334, and 8 more than 334 is in fact 342.

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