document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=290437>Question 290437</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help solving this word problem please. \"The value of an uncirculated 1950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 5/4 the value a 1945 nickel minted in Philidelphia in similar condition.Together the two value of the coins is $36. What is the value of each coin?\" Thank you for anything you can do. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = value of 1945 nickel<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(5/4)x = value of 1950 nickel<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x + (5/4)x = 36<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4x + 5x = 144<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9x = 144<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $16 (value of 1945 nickel)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "value of 1950 nickel:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(5/4)x = (5/4)16 = (5)4 = $20 <BR>\n" );
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