5 more than twice a number is 86

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 86" 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 86.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 86

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 = 86

2x + 5 - 5 = 86 - 5
2x = 81

2x/2 = 81/2
x = 40.5

Answer = 40.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 40.5 is 81, and 5 more than 81 is in fact 86.

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