2 more than twice a number is 176

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 176" 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 176.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 176

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 = 176

2x + 2 - 2 = 176 - 2
2x = 174

2x/2 = 174/2
x = 87

Answer = 87

The answer above is correct, because twice 87 is 174, and 2 more than 174 is in fact 176.

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