SOLUTION: If Mariah has 2 more nickels than dimes and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does she have? dimes nickels

Question 1105483: If Mariah has 2 more nickels than dimes and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does she have?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If Mariah has 2 more nickels than dimes and they have a combined value of 85 cents, how many of each coin does she have?
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Without the "2 more nickels" she has 75 cents.
1 nickel & 1 dime = 15 cents
75/15 = 5 pairs
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