Question

myesha finds some nickels and quarters under the couch cushions. how many coins does she have if she has 6 nickels and 12 quarters? how many coins does she have if she has ( x ) nickels and ( y ) quarters? answer attempt 1 out of 2 total coins, 6 nickels and 12 quarters: (\boxed{}) total coins, ( x ) nickels and ( y ) quarters: (\boxed{})

Explanation:

Step1: Sum nickels and quarters

$6 + 12 = 18$

Step2: Generalize with variables

$x + y$

Answer:

Total coins, 6 nickels and 12 quarters: 18
Total coins, $x$ nickels and $y$ quarters: $x + y$