5 more than twice a number is 761

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 761" 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 761.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 761

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 = 761

2x + 5 - 5 = 761 - 5
2x = 756

2x/2 = 756/2
x = 378

Answer = 378

The answer above is correct, because twice 378 is 756, and 5 more than 756 is in fact 761.

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