5 more than twice a number is 855

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 855" 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 855.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 855

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 = 855

2x + 5 - 5 = 855 - 5
2x = 850

2x/2 = 850/2
x = 425

Answer = 425

The answer above is correct, because twice 425 is 850, and 5 more than 850 is in fact 855.

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