7 more than twice a number is 161

The number (x) in: "7 more than twice a number is 161" 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 7, you get 161.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 7 = 161

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 7 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 7 = 161

2x + 7 - 7 = 161 - 7
2x = 154

2x/2 = 154/2
x = 77

Answer = 77

The answer above is correct, because twice 77 is 154, and 7 more than 154 is in fact 161.

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