SOLUTION: Adam has a collection of 27 coins that are worth $2.10. If he only has nickels and dimes , how many of each coin does he have?

Question 830188: Adam has a collection of 27 coins that are worth $2.10. If he only has nickels and dimes , how many of each coin does he have?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = nickels
y = dimes
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x + y = 27
5x + 10y = 210
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x = nickels = 12
y = dimes = 15
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