document.write( "Question 988644: a woman has $3.35 in dimes and nickels. she has 5 more dimes than nickels. how many dimes does she have? how many nickels does she have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #609138 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a woman has $3.35 in dimes and nickels. she has 5 more dimes than nickels. how many dimes does she have? how many nickels does she have? \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Put the \"5 more dimes\" aside. \n" ); document.write( "That leaves an equal # of dimes and nickels worth $2.85 \n" ); document.write( "Each pair is 15 cents. \n" ); document.write( "285/15 = 19 pairs \n" ); document.write( "--> 19 nickels and 24 dimes \n" ); document.write( " |