5 more than twice a number is 977

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 977" 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 977.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 977

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 = 977

2x + 5 - 5 = 977 - 5
2x = 972

2x/2 = 972/2
x = 486

Answer = 486

The answer above is correct, because twice 486 is 972, and 5 more than 972 is in fact 977.

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