document.write( "Question 673702: How do I set this up? I have 40% more pennies than nickels. The total value of the coins is $2.56. How many nickels do I have? \n" ); document.write( "
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I have 40% more pennies than nickels.
\n" ); document.write( "The total value of the coins is $2.56.
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\n" ); document.write( "Let p = no. of pennies
\n" ); document.write( "let n = 1number of nickels
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\n" ); document.write( "write an equation for each statement:
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\n" ); document.write( "\"I have 40% more pennies than nickels.:
\n" ); document.write( "p = 1.4n
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\n" ); document.write( "\" The total value of the coins is $2.56.:
\n" ); document.write( ".01p + .05n = 2.56
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\n" ); document.write( "Substitute 1.4n for p, and find n
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