document.write( "Question 1168637: You only have nickels and dimes. There are 34 coins and its worth
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document.write( "N     nickels\r\n" );
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document.write( "34-N  dimes\r\n" );
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document.write( "The total money equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    5N + 10*(34-N) = 280  cents.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "    N =  = 12.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  12 nickels and 34-12 = 22 dimes.\r\n" );
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document.write( "CHECK.   12*5 + 22*10 = 280 cents.   ! Precisely correct !\r\n" );
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