Amanda has 14 coins in her pocket that equal 54 cents. All the coins are nickels, n, and pennies, p. Which combination of coins does Amanda have? Use the table to answer the question.

Number of Coins
nickels (n)
pennies (p)
n + p = 14
Check
5 n + p = 54
5
9
14

8
6
14

10
4
14

11
3
14

5 nickels and 9 pennies
8 nickels and 6 pennies
10 nickels and 4 pennies
11 nickels and 3 pennies