9 more than twice a number is 785

The number (x) in: "9 more than twice a number is 785" 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 785.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 9 = 785

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 = 785

2x + 9 - 9 = 785 - 9
2x = 776

2x/2 = 776/2
x = 388

Answer = 388

The answer above is correct, because twice 388 is 776, and 9 more than 776 is in fact 785.

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