5 more than twice a number is 987

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 987" 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 987.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 987

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 = 987

2x + 5 - 5 = 987 - 5
2x = 982

2x/2 = 982/2
x = 491

Answer = 491

The answer above is correct, because twice 491 is 982, and 5 more than 982 is in fact 987.

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