5 more than twice a number is 801

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 801" 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 801.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 801

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 = 801

2x + 5 - 5 = 801 - 5
2x = 796

2x/2 = 796/2
x = 398

Answer = 398

The answer above is correct, because twice 398 is 796, and 5 more than 796 is in fact 801.

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