SOLUTION: I have 18 coins in my pocket. They are all pennies and nickels. The total amount in change is 62 cents. How many of each coin do I have?

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Question 898751: I have 18 coins in my pocket. They are all pennies and nickels. The total amount in change is 62 cents. How many of each coin do I have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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p+n=18
p+5n=62

p+5n=62
p+n=18
subtract
4n=44
n=11
p=7
check
55+7=62