5 more than twice a number is 984

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 984" 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 984.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 984

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 = 984

2x + 5 - 5 = 984 - 5
2x = 979

2x/2 = 979/2
x = 489.5

Answer = 489.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 489.5 is 979, and 5 more than 979 is in fact 984.

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