2 more than twice a number is 169

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 169" 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 169.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 169

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 = 169

2x + 2 - 2 = 169 - 2
2x = 167

2x/2 = 167/2
x = 83.5

Answer = 83.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 83.5 is 167, and 2 more than 167 is in fact 169.

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