SOLUTION: A piggy bank has 80 coins, consisting of nickels and dimes, totaling $6.60. How many of each are there?
I can't seem to figure out the correct equation for this problem.
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Question 697450: A piggy bank has 80 coins, consisting of nickels and dimes, totaling $6.60. How many of each are there?
I can't seem to figure out the correct equation for this problem.
Thanks for the help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A piggy bank has 80 coins, consisting of nickels and dimes, totaling $6.60. How many of each are there?
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N + D = 80 (number of coins)
5N + 10D = 6.60 (value)
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can you finish it?
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