SOLUTION: Write the following as an algebraic expression. Then simplify. The total amount of money (in cents) in x quarters, (x+2) dimes, and 3x nickles. (Hint: The value of a quarter is 25

Question 987592: Write the following as an algebraic expression. Then simplify.
The total amount of money (in cents) in x quarters, (x+2) dimes, and 3x nickles. (Hint: The value of a quarter is 25 cents, the value of a dime is 10 cents, and the value of a is 5 cents.)

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The total amount of money (in cents) in x quarters, (x+2) dimes, and 3x nickles.
:
t(x) = 25x + 10(x+2) + 5(3x)
distribute
t(x) = 25x + 10x + 20 + 15x
Combine like terms
t(x) = 50x + 20
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