document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=239166>Question 239166</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> wendy has 52 coins consisting of nickels and pennies. If the value of the coins is $1.20 then how many of each coin type does she have? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #175652 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rapaljer><B>rapaljer(4671)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rapaljer><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=rapaljer><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=175652\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a MUCH more detailed explanation for solving Word Problems in general, and specifically these Coin Problems on my own website. To find my website, do a \"Bing\" search or a \"Google\" search for my last name \"Rapalje\".   Near the top of the search list, look for \"Rapalje Homepage.\"  Near the top of my Homepage, look for the link \"Basic, Intermediate, and College Algebra: One Step at a Time.\"  Choose the link \"Basic Algebra\" and look in \"Chapter 1\" for \"Section 1.10 Word Problems\"--the Coin Problems are in \"Section 1.10, Part II.\"  In this section, you will find my own non-traditional explanation especially designed for students that have trouble understanding their own books.  My own explanations, together with examples and exercises, are also supported by my \"MATH IN LIVING COLOR\" pages in which I've solved the hardest problems IN COLOR.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Now, here is the solution to your specific problem: \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = number of nickels<BR>\n" );
document.write( "52-x = number of pennies\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5*x + 1*(52-x) = 120<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x+52-x = 120<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x+52=120<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x= 120-52<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x=68<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=68/4=17 Nickels\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "52-x=52-17=35 Pennies\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Check:  See if the total value of the coins is $1.20\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "17 Nickels*5= $.85<BR>\n" );
document.write( "35 Pennies*1 =$.35<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total is $1.10, so it checks!! </SPAN>\n" );
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