5 more than twice a number is 952

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 952" 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 952.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 952

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 = 952

2x + 5 - 5 = 952 - 5
2x = 947

2x/2 = 947/2
x = 473.5

Answer = 473.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 473.5 is 947, and 5 more than 947 is in fact 952.

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