document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1203578>Question 1203578</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Sarah has $5.25<BR>\n" );
document.write( " worth of change in nickels and dimes.  If she has 3<BR>\n" );
document.write( " times as many nickels as dimes, how many of each type of coin does she have? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Being able to solve the problem using formal algebra, as a couple of the other tutors did in their responses, is an important mathematics skill.  And perhaps that is what you were expected to do.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "But doing that mostly gives you practice in following well-defined processes; it doesn't do much to improve your skill at problem solving.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "For good problem-solving practice and excellent mental exercise, solve the problem mentally, as tutor @ikleyn did.<br><BR>\n" );
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