5 more than twice a number is 966

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 966" 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 966.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 966

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 = 966

2x + 5 - 5 = 966 - 5
2x = 961

2x/2 = 961/2
x = 480.5

Answer = 480.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 480.5 is 961, and 5 more than 961 is in fact 966.

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