5 more than twice a number is 727

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 727" 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 727.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 727

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 = 727

2x + 5 - 5 = 727 - 5
2x = 722

2x/2 = 722/2
x = 361

Answer = 361

The answer above is correct, because twice 361 is 722, and 5 more than 722 is in fact 727.

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