Question 624503
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Hi,
Mary Lou has 2 more nickels than{{{highlight(x)}}}pennies, 
and she has 30 coins all together
Question states***
Pennies +  Nickels = 30 coins
   x    +  (x+ 2)  = 30   Solve for x (the number of pennies)