SOLUTION: I have 38 coins consisting pennies and nickels. The coins total is $1.34. How many nickels do I have and how many pennies do I have?

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Question 977035: I have 38 coins consisting pennies and nickels. The coins total is $1.34. How many nickels do I have and how many pennies do I have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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p+n=38
5n+p=134
p=38-n
5n+38-n=134
4n=96
n=24
p=14