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Jack had 50 coins in nickels and quarters. He has 8 more nickels than quarters. How many nickles did Jack have?
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Jack had 50 coins in nickels and quarters. He has 8 more nickels than quarters. How many nickles did Jack have?

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50-8 = 42
42/2 = 21
21+8= 29

Nickels-29
Quarters-21

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29+21 = 50
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