document.write( "Question 1109993: The value (in cents) of the change in a purse that contains twice as many nickels as pennies, two more dimes than nickels, and as many quarters as dimes and nickels combines. how many cents are there? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #724993 by greenestamps(13198)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "There is not enough information to get a single answer.... \n" ); document.write( "Let x = the number of pennies. \n" ); document.write( "Then 2x = the number of nickels (twice as many nickels as pennies) \n" ); document.write( "Then 2x+2 = the number of dimes (two more dimes than nickels) \n" ); document.write( "Then 4x+2 = the number of quarters (as many quarters as dimes and nickels combined) \n" ); document.write( "The value of the coins is \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "If there is just 1 penny, then the total value is 131(1)+70 = 201. \n" ); document.write( "If there are 2 pennies, then the total value is 131(2)+70 = 332. \n" ); document.write( "If there are 3 pennies,.... \n" ); document.write( " |