2 more than twice a number is 172

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 172" 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 172.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 172

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 = 172

2x + 2 - 2 = 172 - 2
2x = 170

2x/2 = 170/2
x = 85

Answer = 85

The answer above is correct, because twice 85 is 170, and 2 more than 170 is in fact 172.

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