510 is 2 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "510 is 2 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "510 is 2 times as much as what?" is the same as "510 is 2 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "2 times a number will have a product of 510 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "510 is 2 times as much as what?":

2 • x = 510

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

2 • x = 510
2x = 510
2x/2 = 510/2
x = 255

Thus, the answer to "510 is 2 times as much as what?" is 255.

In other words, 510 is 2 times as much as 255 because 2 times 255 equals 510. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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