2 more than twice a number is 186

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 186" 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 186.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 186

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 = 186

2x + 2 - 2 = 186 - 2
2x = 184

2x/2 = 184/2
x = 92

Answer = 92

The answer above is correct, because twice 92 is 184, and 2 more than 184 is in fact 186.

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