5 more than twice a number is 893

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 893" 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 893.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 893

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 = 893

2x + 5 - 5 = 893 - 5
2x = 888

2x/2 = 888/2
x = 444

Answer = 444

The answer above is correct, because twice 444 is 888, and 5 more than 888 is in fact 893.

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