SOLUTION: a cash register only contains five and ten dollor bills. it contains twice as many fies as tens and the money adds up to 700. how many tens are in the cash register.

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Question 438955: a cash register only contains five and ten dollor bills. it contains twice as many fies as tens and the money adds up to 700. how many tens are in the cash register.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x+5(2x)=700
10x+10x=700
20x=700
x=35
There are 35 tens, and 70 fives.