document.write( "Question 464252: Joe has a collection of nickels and dimes that is worth $6.05. If the number of dimes was doubled and the number of nickels was decreased by 10, the value of the coins would be $9.85. How many nickels and dimes does he have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #318005 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5m+10n=605 \n" ); document.write( "5(m-10)+2(10)n=985 \n" ); document.write( "5m-50+20n=985 \n" ); document.write( "5m+20n=1035 \n" ); document.write( "5m+10n=605 \n" ); document.write( "10n=430 \n" ); document.write( "n=43 \n" ); document.write( "m=35 \n" ); document.write( "Joe has 35 nickels and 43 dimes.. \n" ); document.write( " |