SOLUTION: Maya has 8 fewer pennies than nickels. How many nickels does she has if she has 7 pennies?

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Question 956521: Maya has 8 fewer pennies than nickels. How many nickels does she has if she has 7 pennies?
Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
N=nickels;P=pennies=N-8
P=N-8
7=N-8
15=N ANSWER: She has 15 nickels.

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