5 more than twice a number is 974

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 974" 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 974.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 974

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 = 974

2x + 5 - 5 = 974 - 5
2x = 969

2x/2 = 969/2
x = 484.5

Answer = 484.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 484.5 is 969, and 5 more than 969 is in fact 974.

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