SOLUTION: Write an equation that can be used to solve: Emila has 10 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of her coins is $2.80. (How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the

Question 928839: Write an equation that can be used to solve:
Emila has 10 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of her coins is $2.80. (How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels)
10 more nickels than dimes /total value of his coins is $2.80
10x N + D = $2.80
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
With = number of dimes, one possible equation is .
So, = number of nickels;
= value of the dimes, in cents;
number of the nickels, in cents,
and = total value, in cents, of the dimes and nickels,
which should be , because that is $2.80, in cents.

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