8 more than twice a number is 578

The number (x) in: "8 more than twice a number is 578" 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 578.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 8 = 578

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 = 578

2x + 8 - 8 = 578 - 8
2x = 570

2x/2 = 570/2
x = 285

Answer = 285

The answer above is correct, because twice 285 is 570, and 8 more than 570 is in fact 578.

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