5 more than twice a number is 973

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 973" 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 973.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 973

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 = 973

2x + 5 - 5 = 973 - 5
2x = 968

2x/2 = 968/2
x = 484

Answer = 484

The answer above is correct, because twice 484 is 968, and 5 more than 968 is in fact 973.

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