document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=953498>Question 953498</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> James has $1.25 in nickels and dimes. He has 3 times as many nickels as dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know the answer but I'm not sure how to make the expression so please help. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The hard way:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5n + 10d = 125<BR>\n" );
document.write( "n = 3d<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Easier:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3n + 1d = 25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "125/25 = 5 sets<BR>\n" );
document.write( "--> 15 nickels & 5 dimes </SPAN>\n" );
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