SOLUTION: In my pocket I have only nickels and dimes. How many of each type of coin do I have if I have 24 coins altogether and the total value is $1.55?

Question 932650: In my pocket I have only nickels and dimes. How many of each type of coin do I have if I have 24 coins altogether and the total value is $1.55?
Found 2 solutions by TimothyLamb, ewatrrr:
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = nickels
y = dimes
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x + y = 24
5x + 10y = 155
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x + y = 24
5x + 10y = 155
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solution:
x = nickels = 17
y = dimes = 7
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the number of Dimes
10x + 5(24-x) = 155cents (cents make Sense)
5x = 155 - 120
5x = 35
x = 7 , the number of Dimes. Nickels 17
And...checking
70 + 85 = 155 0r $1.55
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