document.write( "Question 456851: A collection of 52 dimes and nickels is worth $4.50. How many dimes are there? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #313474 by benni1013(206)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What we know: \n" ); document.write( "1) A total of 52 dimes and nickels \n" ); document.write( "2) The value of a dime and nickel. \n" ); document.write( "These two facts will create the equations to solve.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "From fact one we know that x+y=52 \n" ); document.write( "From fact two and the total we can summise the equation .05x+.10y=$4.50 \n" ); document.write( "Using systems of equation solving techniques to find the answer. \n" ); document.write( " |