9 more than twice a number is 862

The number (x) in: "9 more than twice a number is 862" 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 862.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 9 = 862

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 = 862

2x + 9 - 9 = 862 - 9
2x = 853

2x/2 = 853/2
x = 426.5

Answer = 426.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 426.5 is 853, and 9 more than 853 is in fact 862.

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