document.write( "Question 443732: Karen empties out her purse and finds 45 loose coins, consisting entirely of nickels and pennies. If the total value of the coins is $1.37, how many nickels and how many pennies does she have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #306043 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=45 \n" ); document.write( "x+5y=137 \n" ); document.write( "4y=137-45=92 \n" ); document.write( "y=23 \n" ); document.write( "x=22 \n" ); document.write( "Karen has 22 pennies and 23 nickels.. \n" ); document.write( " |