SOLUTION: A vending machine will accept nickels and dimes only. The attendant checks the machine and finds a total of 42 coins whose value is $3.40. How many coins of each type were there?

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Question 151587: A vending machine will accept nickels and dimes only. The attendant checks the machine and finds a total of 42 coins whose value is $3.40. How many coins of each type were there?
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