2 more than twice a number is 162

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 162" 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 162.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 162

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 = 162

2x + 2 - 2 = 162 - 2
2x = 160

2x/2 = 160/2
x = 80

Answer = 80

The answer above is correct, because twice 80 is 160, and 2 more than 160 is in fact 162.

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