Question 339644
"He has 43 more pennies than nickels" ___ p = n + 43


"Ed has $1.15" ___ 5n + p = 115 ___ nickels worth 5 , pennies worth 1


substituting for p ___ 5n + (n + 43) = 115 ___ 6n + 43 = 115 ___ 6n = 72 ___ n = 12


substituting ___ p = (12) + 43 = 55