SOLUTION: Chris has twice as many pennies as quarters and has 18 coins in all. How many of each coin does he have?

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Question 1165222: Chris has twice as many pennies as quarters and has 18 coins in all. How many of each coin does he have?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Chris has twice as many pennies as quarters and has 18 coins in all. How many of each coin does he have?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p of pennies
q of quarters

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If this system makes sense for you then you know what to do next and finish.