If 5 is added to twice a number, the result is 29. Find the number.

Let, the number be x.

 As per the question, we have 2x + 5 = 29

Solving the equation, we get

2x + 5 = 29

⇒ 2x = 29 – 5 (Transposing 5 to RHS)

⇒ 2x = 24

⇒ x = 12 (Dividing both sides by 2)

⇒ x = 12

∴ The required number is 12.