SOLUTION: Scott has 30 coins in nickels and dimes. In all he has $2.10. How many of each coin does he have? I have this 30(n + d) = 210

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Question 599748: Scott has 30 coins in nickels and dimes. In all he has $2.10. How many of each coin does he have? I have this 30(n + d) = 210
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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Your equation is wrong. Try setting up a system
of two equations in n and d using this pattern:

Answer: 18 nickels, 12 dimes.
Edwin