SOLUTION: I have x $5 note and y$10 there are eight notes altogether and their total value is $55.how many of each note do I have?

Question 704825: I have x $5 note and y$10 there are eight notes altogether and their total value is $55.how many of each note do I have?
Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Equation 1:
Equation 2:
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Solve equation 1 for one of the variables
Equation 1:

Now plug (8 - Y) into equation 2 for X
Equation 2:

Multiply the 5 through

Combine like terms

Subtract 40 from both sides

Divide both sides by 5

Now solve for X by using Y=3

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