SOLUTION: A bank teller knows that she received 34 dimes and nickels from a customer. If the change totaled $2.05, how many dimes and nickels did she receive. ( They ask you to do a chart fo

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: A bank teller knows that she received 34 dimes and nickels from a customer. If the change totaled $2.05, how many dimes and nickels did she receive. ( They ask you to do a chart for this) This question is from textbook Algebra 1 for Christian Schools

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=dimes, so 34-x=nickels ... .10(x)+.05(34-x)=2.05

__________number______value_____total
nickels____34-x________.05____.05(34-x)
dimes_______x_________.10______.10(x)
total______34___________________2.05

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