SOLUTION: an equation for the word problem mike and steve have wallets with 5 and tens in them with a total of 20 bills and if the 20 bills add up to a total of $130..

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Question 460632: an equation for the word problem mike and steve have wallets with 5 and tens in them with a total of 20 bills and if the 20 bills add up to a total of $130..
Answer by rwm(914)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5f+10t=130
f+t=20
f=14
t=6

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