5 more than twice a number is 297

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 297" 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 297.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 297

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 = 297

2x + 5 - 5 = 297 - 5
2x = 292

2x/2 = 292/2
x = 146

Answer = 146

The answer above is correct, because twice 146 is 292, and 5 more than 292 is in fact 297.

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