document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=757704>Question 757704</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> .  Dave has 8 more dimes than nickels in his pocket.  In total, the coins in his pocket are worth <BR>\n" );
document.write( "     $3.05.  How many of each type of coin does he have?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Quantity Eq: d = n + 8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Value: 10d + 5n = 305 cents<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Substitute for \"d\" and solve for \"n\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10(n+8)+5n = 305<BR>\n" );
document.write( "15n + 80 = 305<BR>\n" );
document.write( "15n = 225<BR>\n" );
document.write( "n = 15 (# of nickels)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for 'd:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = n+8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 23 (# of dimes)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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