SOLUTION: I have 2 more nickles than dimes. If I have $.55 total, how many of each coin do I have.

SOLUTION: I have 2 more nickles than dimes. If I have $.55 total, how many of each coin do I have.

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Question 907462: I have 2 more nickles than dimes. If I have $.55 total, how many of each coin do I have.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d for dimes
n for nickels

n=d+2, two more nickels than dimes.

substitute for n.

Do the rest.
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