Five more than twice a number is 7

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rewrite as an equation, calling the "number" x for now:

2x+5=7

and solve for x

2x = 2

x = 1

"5 more than twice 1 is 7" - sounds good?

Anwar SE answered Dec 6, 2019

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The answer is 1, because 1×2 +5 = 7

Wheeyls answered Dec 8, 2019

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