Betty’s herb garden has 2 more than twice as many oregano plants as basil. If there are 5 basil plants, what is the total number of plants in the garden?
How many oregano plants are there? ** Two more than twice as many oregano plants as basil translates to 2 + 2*5 = <<2+2*5=12>>12 oregano plants
How many plants are there in the garden? ** All together, Betty’s herb garden has 12 + 5 = <<12+5=17>>17 plants.
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