Last year: 86 geckos

2 years ago: 86(2)=172

Total number of geckos sold 86+172=<<86+172=258>>258 geckos

# Answer

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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?
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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?
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