2 more than twice a number is 866

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 866" 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 866.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 866

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 = 866

2x + 2 - 2 = 866 - 2
2x = 864

2x/2 = 864/2
x = 432

Answer = 432

The answer above is correct, because twice 432 is 864, and 2 more than 864 is in fact 866.

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