SOLUTION: James has $1.25 in nickels and dimes. He has 3 times as many nickels as dimes. Find the number of each type of coin. I know the answer but I'm not sure how to make the expressio

Question 953498: James has $1.25 in nickels and dimes. He has 3 times as many nickels as dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.
I know the answer but I'm not sure how to make the expression so please help.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
James has $1.25 in nickels and dimes. He has 3 times as many nickels as dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.
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The hard way:
5n + 10d = 125
n = 3d
etc
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Easier:
3n + 1d = 25
125/25 = 5 sets
--> 15 nickels & 5 dimes
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