5 more than twice a number is 992

The number (x) in: "5 more than twice a number is 992" 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 992.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 5 = 992

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 = 992

2x + 5 - 5 = 992 - 5
2x = 987

2x/2 = 987/2
x = 493.5

Answer = 493.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 493.5 is 987, and 5 more than 987 is in fact 992.

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