5 more than twice a number is 949

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 949" 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 949.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 949

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 = 949

2x + 5 - 5 = 949 - 5
2x = 944

2x/2 = 944/2
x = 472

Answer = 472

The answer above is correct, because twice 472 is 944, and 5 more than 944 is in fact 949.

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