2 more than twice a number is 166

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 166" 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 166.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 166

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 = 166

2x + 2 - 2 = 166 - 2
2x = 164

2x/2 = 164/2
x = 82

Answer = 82

The answer above is correct, because twice 82 is 164, and 2 more than 164 is in fact 166.

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