5 more than twice a number is 959

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 959" 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 959.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 959

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 = 959

2x + 5 - 5 = 959 - 5
2x = 954

2x/2 = 954/2
x = 477

Answer = 477

The answer above is correct, because twice 477 is 954, and 5 more than 954 is in fact 959.

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