5 more than twice a number is 276

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 276" 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 276.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 276

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 = 276

2x + 5 - 5 = 276 - 5
2x = 271

2x/2 = 271/2
x = 135.5

Answer = 135.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 135.5 is 271, and 5 more than 271 is in fact 276.

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