SOLUTION: The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, six more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined; p = n

Question 341605: The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, six more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined; p = number of pennies
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, six more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined; p = number of pennies
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Equations:
n = 2p
d = n+6
q = d + n
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Rearrange:
2p - n + 0 + 0 = 0
0 + n - d + 0 = -6
0 + n + d - q = 0
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You have 4 variables, so you need one more equation.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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