SOLUTION: A collection of coins contains 7 more nickels than dimes. If the collection is worth $2.30, how many of each coin are there?

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Question 1109603: A collection of coins contains 7 more nickels than dimes. If the collection is worth $2.30, how many of each coin are there?
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