5 more than twice a number is 901

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 901" 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 901.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 901

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 = 901

2x + 5 - 5 = 901 - 5
2x = 896

2x/2 = 896/2
x = 448

Answer = 448

The answer above is correct, because twice 448 is 896, and 5 more than 896 is in fact 901.

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