2 more than twice a number is 174

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 174" 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 174.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 174

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 = 174

2x + 2 - 2 = 174 - 2
2x = 172

2x/2 = 172/2
x = 86

Answer = 86

The answer above is correct, because twice 86 is 172, and 2 more than 172 is in fact 174.

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