SOLUTION: The value of 83 coins consisting of dimes and nickles is $5.75. Find the number of nickles
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Question 462021: The value of 83 coins consisting of dimes and nickles is $5.75. Find the number of nickles
Answer by katealdridge(100) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a system of equations. Let d=the number of dimes and n=the number of nickels.
Solve this equation for d.
Now take 83-n and substitute it into the first equation for d.
Simplify and solve.
51 nickels. Since there are 83 coins altogether, then there must be 32 dimes.
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