5 more than twice a number is 956

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 956" 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 956.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 956

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 = 956

2x + 5 - 5 = 956 - 5
2x = 951

2x/2 = 951/2
x = 475.5

Answer = 475.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 475.5 is 951, and 5 more than 951 is in fact 956.

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