document.write( "Question 932650: In my pocket I have only nickels and dimes. How many of each type of coin do I have if I have 24 coins altogether and the total value is $1.55? \n" ); document.write( "
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x the number of Dimes
\n" ); document.write( "10x + 5(24-x) = 155cents (cents make Sense)
\n" ); document.write( "5x = 155 - 120
\n" ); document.write( "5x = 35
\n" ); document.write( "x = 7 , the number of Dimes. Nickels 17 \"24-7\"
\n" ); document.write( "And...checking
\n" ); document.write( "70 + 85 = 155 0r $1.55
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