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6-27.
Let n represent the number of nickles
5n + 9 = Nina's money (nickles are worth 5 cents so multiply n by 5).
2(5n) = Maurice's money.
Set up an equation. Nina's money + Maurice's money = 84 cents. So, 5n + 9 + 10n = 84
Nina has five nickels.