document.write( "Question 425354: I have $5.00 in nickels, dimes, and quarters. I have 3 times as many nickels as dimes. I have 5 times as much money in quarters as I do in nickels. How many of each coin do I have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #312098 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y+z=? \n" ); document.write( "5x+10y+25z=500 \n" ); document.write( "x=3y \n" ); document.write( "25/5=5 times the money so x=z \n" ); document.write( "5(3y)+10y+25(3y)=500 \n" ); document.write( "15y+10y+75y=500 \n" ); document.write( "100y=500 \n" ); document.write( "y=5 \n" ); document.write( "x=15 \n" ); document.write( "z=15 \n" ); document.write( "You have 15 nickels, 5 dimes, and 15 quarters, for a total of $5.00 made up of 35 coins.. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |