Question

Tate has 5 more than twice as many pennies as Mia. If Mia hasx pennies, how many does does Tate have?

Answer 1

Tate = 2m+5

m = 6

2(6)+5 = 17.

Answer 2

Tate has 2x + 5 pennies.

Explanation:

W are given that

Number of pennies that Mia has is x.

we have to find Number of pennies that Tate has.

Given Statement says Tate has 5 more than twice as many as Mia.

according to it, we have

Twice as many as Mia = 2x

5 more means 2x + 5

Therefore, Tate has 2x + 5 pennies.