document.write( "Question 341605: The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, six more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined; p = number of pennies \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #244620 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, six more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined; p = number of pennies \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equations: \n" ); document.write( "n = 2p \n" ); document.write( "d = n+6 \n" ); document.write( "q = d + n \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "Rearrange: \n" ); document.write( "2p - n + 0 + 0 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "0 + n - d + 0 = -6 \n" ); document.write( "0 + n + d - q = 0 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "You have 4 variables, so you need one more equation. \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |