2 more than twice a number is 170

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 170" 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 170.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 170

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 = 170

2x + 2 - 2 = 170 - 2
2x = 168

2x/2 = 168/2
x = 84

Answer = 84

The answer above is correct, because twice 84 is 168, and 2 more than 168 is in fact 170.

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