5 more than twice a number is 904

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 904" 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 904.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 904

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 = 904

2x + 5 - 5 = 904 - 5
2x = 899

2x/2 = 899/2
x = 449.5

Answer = 449.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 449.5 is 899, and 5 more than 899 is in fact 904.

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