Problema Solution
I have 88 coins (Nickels and Pennies only) and together they equal $2.32. How many pennies and nickels? What are the two equations? Solve this in Elimination (Multiplication).
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1 nickel = 5 cents
1 penny = 1 cent
Let
n = the number of nickles
p = the number of pennies
We have the following system of equations:
n + p = 88
5n + p = 232 (since $2.32 = 232 cents)
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n = 36 nickles
p = 52 pennies
There are 36 nickles and 52 pennies.