9 more than twice a number is 886

The number (x) in: "9 more than twice a number is 886" 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 886.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 9 = 886

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 = 886

2x + 9 - 9 = 886 - 9
2x = 877

2x/2 = 877/2
x = 438.5

Answer = 438.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 438.5 is 877, and 9 more than 877 is in fact 886.

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