SOLUTION: Jose has only nickels and dimes for a total value of $8.35. The number of dimes is 4 less than twice the number of nickels. How many nickels does Jose have?

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Question 1064144: Jose has only nickels and dimes for a total value of $8.35. The number of dimes is 4 less than twice the number of nickels. How many nickels does Jose have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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