A pen costs $9 more than $2 which is $9+$2 = $<<9+2=11>>11

Altogether they cost $11+$2 = $<<11+2=13>>13

# Answer

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A pen costs $9 more than a pencil. If a pencil costs $2, find the total cost of both items.
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A pen costs $9 more than a pencil. If a pencil costs $2, find the total cost of both items.
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