5 more than twice a number is 968

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 968" 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 968.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 968

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 = 968

2x + 5 - 5 = 968 - 5
2x = 963

2x/2 = 963/2
x = 481.5

Answer = 481.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 481.5 is 963, and 5 more than 963 is in fact 968.

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