SOLUTION: This is the problem I am having some issues solving, In the following situation, identify the variables, set up the system of equations, and then solve the system. A cash regist

Question 663208: This is the problem I am having some issues solving,
In the following situation, identify the variables, set up the system of equations, and then solve the system. A cash register contains $6.10 in just nickels and dimes. If there is a total of 85 coins, then how many nickels are in the drawer?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of nickels
Let = number of dimes
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
---------------------
(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)

and
(1)
(1)
48 = number of nickels
37 = number of dimes
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK

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