5 more than twice a number is 942

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 942" 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 942.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 942

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 = 942

2x + 5 - 5 = 942 - 5
2x = 937

2x/2 = 937/2
x = 468.5

Answer = 468.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 468.5 is 937, and 5 more than 937 is in fact 942.

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