SOLUTION: Steve has 5 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of his coins is $2.05. How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels.

Question 830384: Steve has 5 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of his coins is $2.05. How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = y + 5
5x + 10y = 205
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put the system of linear equations into standard form:
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x - y = 5
5x + 10y = 205
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solution:
x = nickels = 17
y = dimes = 12
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