2 more than twice a number is 168

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 168" 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 168.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 168

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 = 168

2x + 2 - 2 = 168 - 2
2x = 166

2x/2 = 166/2
x = 83

Answer = 83

The answer above is correct, because twice 83 is 166, and 2 more than 166 is in fact 168.

More Than Twice a number
Go here to solve a similar algebra problem.

2 more than twice a number is 169
Try to solve the next algebra problem on our list before you go here to check your answer.