Question

Tate has 5 more than twice as many pennies as Mia. If Mia has x pennies, how many does Tate have?
A) 2x
B) 5 + x
C) 5 + 1/2x
D) 5 + 2x

Answer 1

easy, x times 2 = 2x

Answer 2

then 2x + 5

Answer 3

"5 more than twice as Mia "
2x + 5

Answer 4

5 more than twice as many pennies

Start with "twice as many"
What is twice as much as x?
It is 2x

Now do 5 more than 2x.

Answer 5

I still don't get it. :P