SOLUTION: There are 6 more dimes than nickels. The collection totals $1.95. How many nickels are in the collection?

Question 326691: There are 6 more dimes than nickels. The collection totals $1.95. How many nickels are in the collection?
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0.05n+0.1d=1.95 ----> 5n+10d=195

d=n+6

5n+10d=195
5n+10(n+6)=195
5n+10n+60=195
15n+60=195
15n=135
n=9

Answer: 9 nickels
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