438 is 2 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "438 is 2 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "438 is 2 times as much as what?" is the same as "438 is 2 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "2 times a number will have a product of 438 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "438 is 2 times as much as what?":

2 • x = 438

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 2 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

2 • x = 438
2x = 438
2x/2 = 438/2
x = 219

Thus, the answer to "438 is 2 times as much as what?" is 219.

In other words, 438 is 2 times as much as 219 because 2 times 219 equals 438. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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