Question 284097
x is the number so:<br>
3 is added to a number x + 3
this sum is doubled 2(x + 3)
result is 2 more than the number = x + 2<br>
So our formula is:
{{{ 2(x + 3) = x + 2 }}} <br>
Expand:
{{{ 2x + cross(2*3)+ 6 = x + 2 }}} <br>
Subtract 6 from each side:
{{{ 2x = x - 4 }}}  <br>
Subtract x from each side:
{{{ x = -4 }}} and bob's your uncle!