5 more than twice a number is 957

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 957" 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 957.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 957

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 = 957

2x + 5 - 5 = 957 - 5
2x = 952

2x/2 = 952/2
x = 476

Answer = 476

The answer above is correct, because twice 476 is 952, and 5 more than 952 is in fact 957.

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