Question

When 5 is added to 2 times a number, the result is 45. Find the number.

Answer 1

when
5
is added
2 ( a number)

the answer will be become
45

try and write out the equation if you can

try by taking apart and noticing important words

five
added "TO" will mean ("TO" is very important )
2 (times)
a number ?

result
45

now try and piece them together

five added to 2 times a number result
---| -------- --------------- ------
|--|-------------------|
V |----------------------V
2x + 5 = 45


then you can solve

Answer 2

20