document.write( "Question 408216: the value of an uncirculated mint state-65 1950 jefferson nickel minted in denver is 5/4 the value a 1945 nickel minted in philadelphia in similar condition. together the total value of the two coins is 36.00 dollars. what is the value of each coin? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Hi
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document.write( "Let x represent value of 1945 nickel
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document.write( "Question states***
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document.write( " x + 5/4x = $36.00
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document.write( "Solving for x
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document.write( " (9/4)x = $36
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document.write( "      x = $16, the 1945 nickel's value. The 1950 nickel valued at $20. (5/4*16) 
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document.write( " $16 + $20 = $36 \n" );
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