5 more than twice a number is 903

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 903" 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 903.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 903

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 = 903

2x + 5 - 5 = 903 - 5
2x = 898

2x/2 = 898/2
x = 449

Answer = 449

The answer above is correct, because twice 449 is 898, and 5 more than 898 is in fact 903.

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