SOLUTION: The total value of a collection of dimes and nickels is $2.70. If the total number of coins is 39, how many of each type of coin are there? Number of dimes: Numbe

Question 879243: The total value of a collection of dimes and nickels is $2.70. If the total number of coins is 39, how many of each type of coin are there?
Number of dimes:
Number of nickels:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The total value of a collection of dimes and nickels is $2.70.
If the total number of coins is 39, how many of each type of coin are there?
Number of dimes: x
Number of nickels: (39-x)
10x + 5(39-x) = 270 (cents makes sense)
5x = 75
x = 15, the number of dimes. 24 Nickels
checking
= 270cents or $2.70
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