5 more than twice a number is 277

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 277" 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 277.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 277

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 = 277

2x + 5 - 5 = 277 - 5
2x = 272

2x/2 = 272/2
x = 136

Answer = 136

The answer above is correct, because twice 136 is 272, and 5 more than 272 is in fact 277.

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