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 altogether?

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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 altoget class=

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answer: x+(2x+5)=30

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 5 represents Tate since it is 5 more than twice X.
2x+ 5= 30
-5. -5
2x= 25
Divide by 2. Divide by 2
X= 12.5