5 more than twice a number is 961

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 961" 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 961.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 961

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 = 961

2x + 5 - 5 = 961 - 5
2x = 956

2x/2 = 956/2
x = 478

Answer = 478

The answer above is correct, because twice 478 is 956, and 5 more than 956 is in fact 961.

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