SOLUTION: I have four more nickles than dimes and 6 fewer quarters than dimes. In total I have $4.80. How many dimes do I have in total

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Question 899564: I have four more nickles than dimes and 6 fewer quarters than dimes. In total I have $4.80. How many dimes do I have in total
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
x the number of Dimes
CENTS makes Sense
5(x + 4) + 10x + 25(x-6) = 480
40x = 480 - 20 + 150
40x = 610 check Your Numbers

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