SOLUTION: I have seven more nickels than dimes. If the total value of the coins are $2.30, how many of each type do i have?

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Question 857845: I have seven more nickels than dimes. If the total value of the coins are $2.30, how many of each type do i have?
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I have seven more nickels than dimes. If the total value of the coins are $2.30, how many of each type do i have?
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Without the 7 nickels, you have 195 cents with an equal # of each.
195/15 = 13 dimes and 13 + 7 = 20 nickels.