document.write( "Question 943965: how to solve: sue took her collection of nickles and dimes to deposit in the bank. she has five fewer nickels than dimes. her total deposit is 29.45$. how many dimes dis she deposit? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #575569 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how to solve: sue took her collection of nickles and dimes to deposit in the bank. she has five fewer nickels than dimes. her total deposit is 29.45$. how many dimes dis she deposit? \n" ); document.write( "==================== \n" ); document.write( "She has 5 more dimes than nickels. \n" ); document.write( "Setting the 5 dimes aside leaves and equal # of nickels and dimes worth $28.95. \n" ); document.write( "Each pair is 15 cents. \n" ); document.write( "2895/15 = 193 pairs \n" ); document.write( "--> 193 nickels & 198 dimes \n" ); document.write( "================ \n" ); document.write( "Or, \n" ); document.write( "5n + 10d = 2945 (total value) \n" ); document.write( "n = d - 5 (5 fewer nickels) \n" ); document.write( "Solve for n & d \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |