5 more than twice a number is 718

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 718" 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 718.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 718

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 = 718

2x + 5 - 5 = 718 - 5
2x = 713

2x/2 = 713/2
x = 356.5

Answer = 356.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 356.5 is 713, and 5 more than 713 is in fact 718.

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