2 more than twice a number is 164

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 164" 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 164.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 164

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 = 164

2x + 2 - 2 = 164 - 2
2x = 162

2x/2 = 162/2
x = 81

Answer = 81

The answer above is correct, because twice 81 is 162, and 2 more than 162 is in fact 164.

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