SOLUTION: the total value of the pennies and nickels was 14.50. hala counted the coins and found there were 450 coins in all. How many of each type of coin did she have?

Question 411085: the total value of the pennies and nickels was 14.50. hala counted the coins and found there were 450 coins in all. How many of each type of coin did she have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= number of pennies
= number of nickels
given:
(1)
(2) (in cents)
subtract (1) from (2)
(2)

and, since

There are 200 pennies and 250 nickels
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