5 more than twice a number is 979

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 979" 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 979.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 979

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 = 979

2x + 5 - 5 = 979 - 5
2x = 974

2x/2 = 974/2
x = 487

Answer = 487

The answer above is correct, because twice 487 is 974, and 5 more than 974 is in fact 979.

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