5 more than twice a number is 914

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 914" 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 914.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 914

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 = 914

2x + 5 - 5 = 914 - 5
2x = 909

2x/2 = 909/2
x = 454.5

Answer = 454.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 454.5 is 909, and 5 more than 909 is in fact 914.

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