# SOLUTION: How do I solve ?? Tom has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. If the value of the coins are $3.30, then how many of each does he have. ? Algebra -> Algebra -> Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: How do I solve ?? Tom has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. If the value of the coins are$3.30, then how many of each does he have. ?      Log On

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 Click here to see ALL problems on Linear Equations And Systems Word Problems Question 623750: How do I solve ?? Tom has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. If the value of the coins are $3.30, then how many of each does he have. ?Answer by solver91311(16868) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! I already did this one: Let represent the number of dimes. Then must represent the number of nickels, is the value of the dimes in cents, and is the value of the nickels in cents. Since we have expressed the value of the individual types of coins in cents, let's express the total value of the coins in cents:$3.30 = 330 cents. Solve for , then calculate John My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it