document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=597288>Question 597288</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi, I'm studying for a midterm test for Algebra 1, and came upon a word problem that got me thinking. I normally do fine with word problems, but this one is hard for me to comprehend. Thank you so much for the help! It is truly greatly appreciated.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "\"A jar contains a total of 50 coins, consisting of nickels and dimes. The value of all the coins in the jar is $5.25. Determine the system of equations that would be used to find the solution.\"\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know that there should be two equations, and that I should use elimination/substitution to solve them, but I don't know how or where to begin. Thanks again!<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #378112 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><B>scott8148(6628)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=scott8148><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=378112\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> \"A jar contains a total of 50 coins\" ___ n + d = 50\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "\"The value of all the coins in the jar is $5.25\" ___ 5n + 10d = 525 </SPAN>\n" );
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