5 more than twice a number is 965

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 965" 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 965.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 965

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 = 965

2x + 5 - 5 = 965 - 5
2x = 960

2x/2 = 960/2
x = 480

Answer = 480

The answer above is correct, because twice 480 is 960, and 5 more than 960 is in fact 965.

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