5 more than twice a number is 976

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 976" 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 976.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 976

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 = 976

2x + 5 - 5 = 976 - 5
2x = 971

2x/2 = 971/2
x = 485.5

Answer = 485.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 485.5 is 971, and 5 more than 971 is in fact 976.

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