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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #418809 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! I have 40% more pennies than nickels. \n" ); document.write( "The total value of the coins is $2.56. \n" ); document.write( "How many nickels do I have? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let p = no. of pennies \n" ); document.write( "let n = 1number of nickels \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "write an equation for each statement: \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "\"I have 40% more pennies than nickels.: \n" ); document.write( "p = 1.4n \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "\" The total value of the coins is $2.56.: \n" ); document.write( ".01p + .05n = 2.56 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Substitute 1.4n for p, and find n \n" ); document.write( " |