Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
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?

### Response:
Brandon sold 86 x 2 = <<86*2=172>>172 geckos the year before last.
He has sold 86 + 172 = <<86+172=258>>258 geckos in the last two years.
#### 258