SOLUTION: A change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins in $1.44. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?
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Question 901069: A change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins in $1.44. How many coins of each type does the purse contain?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p+5*n + 10*d = 144
p=n
n=d
p+5*p + 10*p = 144
16p=144
p=9
9p 9n 9d
9+45+90=144
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