# SOLUTION: I need help writing the equation for this word problem: Rebecca has15 coins consisting of nickels and dimes. The total value of coins is $0.95. How many of each does she have? Algebra -> Algebra -> Customizable Word Problem Solvers -> Coins -> SOLUTION: I need help writing the equation for this word problem: Rebecca has15 coins consisting of nickels and dimes. The total value of coins is$0.95. How many of each does she have?       Log On

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 Click here to see ALL problems on Word Problems With Coins Question 597258: I need help writing the equation for this word problem: Rebecca has15 coins consisting of nickels and dimes. The total value of coins is \$0.95. How many of each does she have? Answer by solver91311(16897)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let represent the number of nickels. Let represent the number of dimes. There are 15 coins, so . Since nickels are worth 5 cents, the value of just nickels is cents. Since dimes are worth 10 cents, the value of dimes is . Then, since we have a total value of 95 cents: Now you have a 2X2 system: Solve the 2X2 system. Recommend you use the substitution method. John My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it