5 more than twice a number is 981

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 981" 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 981.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 981

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 = 981

2x + 5 - 5 = 981 - 5
2x = 976

2x/2 = 976/2
x = 488

Answer = 488

The answer above is correct, because twice 488 is 976, and 5 more than 976 is in fact 981.

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