Question

Tate has 5 more than twice as many pennies as Mia. If Mia has x pennies, which equation can be used to find how many pennies she has, assuming they have 30 all together?

Answer 1

Answer:

x+(2x+5)=30

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 5 represents Tate since it is 5 more than twice X.

Answer 2

Answer:

3x + 5 = 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Tate has 2x + 5 pennies and since Tate and Mia have 30 pennies all together you would add an x to the equation of how many pennies Tate has and set it equal to 30 making the equation 3x + 5 = 30