2 more than twice a number is 177

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 177" 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 177.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 177

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 = 177

2x + 2 - 2 = 177 - 2
2x = 175

2x/2 = 175/2
x = 87.5

Answer = 87.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 87.5 is 175, and 2 more than 175 is in fact 177.

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