9 more than twice a number is 779

The number (x) in: "9 more than twice a number is 779" 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 9, you get 779.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 9 = 779

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 9 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 9 = 779

2x + 9 - 9 = 779 - 9
2x = 770

2x/2 = 770/2
x = 385

Answer = 385

The answer above is correct, because twice 385 is 770, and 9 more than 770 is in fact 779.

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