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Question

Lamonte finds some nickels and quarters under the couch cushions. How many coins does he have if he has 10 nickels and 6 quarters? How many coins does he have if he has x nickels and y quarters

1. Total coins, 10 nickels and 6 quarters
2. Total coins, x nickels and y quarters

Answer 1

10+6 = 16 coins = total coins

x+y coins total if x= number of nickels, y= number of quarters

or if you're looking for total value

10(5) + 6(25) = 50 + 150 = $2 worth

5x + 6y cents or .05x+.25y dollars worth