SOLUTION: Define a variable and write an algebraic equation for the total amount of money in a bank containing only dimes.

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: Define a variable and write an algebraic equation for the total amount of money
in a bank containing only dimes.
This question is from textbook Study Guide & Practice Workbook

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let "x" be the number of dimes.
total value = 10x cents OR total value = $0.10x
Cheers,
Stan H.

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