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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #566300 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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 \n" ); document.write( "And...checking \n" ); document.write( "70 + 85 = 155 0r $1.55 \n" ); document.write( " |