SOLUTION: There are 80 coins in a jar consisting of dimes (d) and nickels (n). The total value of the coins is $6.20. How many of each type of coin are there in the jars?

Question 930165: There are 80 coins in a jar consisting of dimes (d) and nickels (n). The total value of the coins is $6.20. How many of each type of coin are there in the jars?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = number of nickels
y = number of dimes
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x + y = 80
5x + 10y = 620
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x + y = 80
5x + 10y = 620
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x = number of nickels = 36
y = number of dimes = 44
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