5 more than twice a number is 986

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 986" 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 986.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 986

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 = 986

2x + 5 - 5 = 986 - 5
2x = 981

2x/2 = 981/2
x = 490.5

Answer = 490.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 490.5 is 981, and 5 more than 981 is in fact 986.

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