5 more than twice a number is 964

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 964" 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 964.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 964

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 = 964

2x + 5 - 5 = 964 - 5
2x = 959

2x/2 = 959/2
x = 479.5

Answer = 479.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 479.5 is 959, and 5 more than 959 is in fact 964.

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