2 more than twice a number is 173

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 173" 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 173.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 173

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 = 173

2x + 2 - 2 = 173 - 2
2x = 171

2x/2 = 171/2
x = 85.5

Answer = 85.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 85.5 is 171, and 2 more than 171 is in fact 173.

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