SOLUTION: If Justin has 11 dimes and nickels in his pocket, and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

SOLUTION: If Justin has 11 dimes and nickels in his pocket, and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

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Question 1028121: If Justin has 11 dimes and nickels in his pocket, and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does he have?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = number of dimes
n = number of nickels

d + n = 11
10d + 5n = 85

Multiply the first equation by 10.

10d + 10n = 110
10d + 5n = 85

Subtract to get 5n = 25, or n = 5.

Justin has 5 nickels and 6 dimes.
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