5 more than twice a number is 861

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 861" 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 861.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 861

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 = 861

2x + 5 - 5 = 861 - 5
2x = 856

2x/2 = 856/2
x = 428

Answer = 428

The answer above is correct, because twice 428 is 856, and 5 more than 856 is in fact 861.

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