Question

Five more than twie the number is 17

Answer 1

Hey, Edwin7311!

Is means equal sign

More means addition

Twice means times 2.

5+2x=17

Subtract 5 from each side.

5+2x-5=17-5

2x=12

Divide 2 from each side.

x=6

I hope this helps;)

Answer 2

I assume you meant: Five more than twice the number is 17.
If so, you're going to set up your equation as: 17 = 2x+5
17 being the total, 2x being "twice the number", and +5 being "five more than".
Now, subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.
You have 12 = 2x
Then, divide by 2.
You get 6 = x.