document.write( "Question 907389: A coin collector has $2.40 in dimes and nickels. She has six more dimes than nickels. How many nickles does she have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #550316 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x number of Nickels \n" ); document.write( "CENTS makes sense \n" ); document.write( "10(x+6) + 5x = 240 \n" ); document.write( "15x =180 \n" ); document.write( " x = 12, number of Nickels. Dimes 18 \n" ); document.write( "And checking... \n" ); document.write( "180 + 60 = 240 0r $2.40 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |