SOLUTION: Mike has 19 coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters) in his piggy bank with a total value of $2.35. There are 2 more dimes than nickels. How many of each type of coin does Mike have?

SOLUTION: Mike has 19 coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters) in his piggy bank with a total value of $2.35. There are 2 more dimes than nickels. How many of each type of coin does Mike have?

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Question 265444: Mike has 19 coins (nickels, dimes, and quarters) in his piggy bank with a total value of $2.35. There are 2 more dimes than nickels. How many of each type of coin does Mike have? Please show me how you came up with the answer too. Thanks.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i will set it up for you.
n+d+q=19 from the first sentence
235=5n+25q+10d
d=n+2
d = 8, n = 6, q = 5
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