9 more than twice a number is 786

The number (x) in: "9 more than twice a number is 786" 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 786.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 9 = 786

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 = 786

2x + 9 - 9 = 786 - 9
2x = 777

2x/2 = 777/2
x = 388.5

Answer = 388.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 388.5 is 777, and 9 more than 777 is in fact 786.

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