SOLUTION: teve has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. if the value of the coins is $3.30, then how many of each type does he have

Question 465625: teve has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. if the value of the coins is $3.30, then how many of each type does he have
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x and (35-x) represent the number of dimes and nickels respectively

Question states***CENTS makes sense

 10x + 5(35-x) = 330

Solving for x

        5x = 155

         x = 31, the number of dimes.  4 nickels.  (35-31)

CHECKING our Answer***

 10*31 + 5*4 = 310 + 20 = 330cents or $3.30



 

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