5 more than twice a number is 963

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 963" 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 963.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 963

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 = 963

2x + 5 - 5 = 963 - 5
2x = 958

2x/2 = 958/2
x = 479

Answer = 479

The answer above is correct, because twice 479 is 958, and 5 more than 958 is in fact 963.

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