5 more than twice a number is 225

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 225" 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 5, you get 225.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 225

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 5 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 5 = 225

2x + 5 - 5 = 225 - 5
2x = 220

2x/2 = 220/2
x = 110

Answer = 110

The answer above is correct, because twice 110 is 220, and 5 more than 220 is in fact 225.

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