SOLUTION: how do i start this problem bill has 6 times as many dimes as nickles and 2 more pennies than dimes. he has 2.15 $ in all . how many of each does he have

Question 937076: how do i start this problem
bill has 6 times as many dimes as nickles and 2 more pennies than dimes. he has 2.15 $ in all . how many of each does he have
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d, dimes
n, nickels
p, pennies

Transcribe the descriptions into algebraic statements.

That is help to get you started. Three equations, LINEAR equations, in three unknown variables.
The ratio equation can be converted into a linear form. .

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