Brandon sold 86 geckos last year. He sold twice that many the year before. How many geckos has Brandon sold in the last two years?
Let's think step by step.
258
Last year: 86 geckos.

2 years ago: 86(2) = 172.

Total number of geckos sold 86 + 172 = 258 geckos.

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So, the answer is 258