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1. Algebra solution with 2 equations
Let x = the number of the 5-dollar bills, and
let y = the number of the 10-dollar bills.
Then from the condition you have these two equations
x - y = 19 (1) ("19 more five dollar bills than ten dollar bills")
5x + 10y = 530 (2) ("the total amount of money in the cash register is $530")
From equation (1) express x = 19 + y and substitute it into equation (2).
You will get
5*(19+y) + 10y = 530, (3)
95 + 5y + 10y = 530,
15y = 530 - 95 = 435
y = = 29.
Answer. 29 10-dollar bills and 29 + 19 = 48 5-dollar bills.
Check. 10*29 + 5*48 = 530 dollars total. ! Correct !
1. Algebra solution with 1 equation
Let y = the number of the 10-dollar bills.
Then the number of the 5-dollar bills is (y+19), according to the condition.
10-dollar bills contribute 10*y dollars to the total.
5-dollar bills contribute 5*(y+19) dollars to the total.
So the money equation for the total is
10y + 5*(y+19) = 530.
It is THE SAME EQUATION as equation (3) in the Solution 1 above.
You can solve it by the same way, and you will get the same answer.
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This problem with banknotes/bills is very similar to coin problems.
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- More Coin problems
- Solving coin problems without using equations
- Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing coins
- Typical coin problems from the archive
- Three methods for solving standard (typical) coin word problems
- More complicated coin problems
- Solving coin problems mentally by grouping without using equations
- Santa Claus helps solving coin problem
- OVERVIEW of lessons on coin word problems
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