SOLUTION: i have 455 cents in the piggy bank. I have 11 more dimes than nickels. how many nickels do i have?

SOLUTION: i have 455 cents in the piggy bank. I have 11 more dimes than nickels. how many nickels do i have?

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Question 979891: i have 455 cents in the piggy bank. I have 11 more dimes than nickels. how many nickels do i have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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By substitution:

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You have 23 nickels
check:

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