5 more than twice a number is 958

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 958" 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 958.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 958

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 = 958

2x + 5 - 5 = 958 - 5
2x = 953

2x/2 = 953/2
x = 476.5

Answer = 476.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 476.5 is 953, and 5 more than 953 is in fact 958.

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