document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=119273>Question 119273</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The value of a \"Mint State-63\" (unicirclated) 1950 Jefferson nickel minted at Denver is 8/7 the value of a similar condition 1945 nickel minted at Philadelphia. Together, the total value of the two coins is $15.00. What is the value of each coin?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n+8/7n=15 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "n+8/7n=15 [combine like terms]<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7/7n+ 8/7n=15  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "15/7n=15 [solve for the n-term]<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(7/15)(15/7)n=(15/1)(7/15)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "n=7<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So, the Phil coin = n = 7<BR>\n" );
document.write( "and the Denver coin = 8/7n=(8/7)(7/1)=8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "checking:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7+8=15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "15=15 [checks out]<BR>\n" );
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