5 more than twice a number is 955

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 955" 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 955.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 955

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 = 955

2x + 5 - 5 = 955 - 5
2x = 950

2x/2 = 950/2
x = 475

Answer = 475

The answer above is correct, because twice 475 is 950, and 5 more than 950 is in fact 955.

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