SOLUTION: Joe has a pile of dimes and nickels. The total value of the pile is 3.2 dollars, and there are 42 coins altogether. How many nickels are in the pile?

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Question 932257: Joe has a pile of dimes and nickels. The total value of the pile is 3.2 dollars, and there are 42 coins altogether. How many nickels are in the pile?


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Joe has a pile of dimes and nickels. The total value of the pile is 3.2 dollars, and there are 42 coins altogether. How many nickels are in the pile?
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n + d = 42
5n + 10d = 320

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