SOLUTION: Jim has 20 coins in his pocket consists of dimes and nickels. Altogether, the coins add up to 1.35$. How many of each coin does he have?

Question 1144624: Jim has 20 coins in his pocket consists of dimes and nickels. Altogether, the coins add up to 1.35$. How many of each coin does he have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of dimes
Let = number of nickels
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(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)

and
(1)
(1)
There are 7 dimes and 13 nickels
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check:
(2)
(2)
OK

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