2 more than twice a number is 158

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 158" 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 2, you get 158.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 158

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

2x + 2 = 158

2x + 2 - 2 = 158 - 2
2x = 156

2x/2 = 156/2
x = 78

Answer = 78

The answer above is correct, because twice 78 is 156, and 2 more than 156 is in fact 158.

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