SOLUTION: Erica found $1.60 in coins. She had the same number of pennies, nickels and dimes. How many of each did she find?

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Question 902156: Erica found $1.60 in coins. She had the same number of pennies, nickels and dimes.
How many of each did she find?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the number of each type of coin
+160+=+x%2A%28+1+%2B+5+%2B+10+%29+ ( in terms of cents )
+160+=+16x+
+x+=+10+
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There are 10 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes
check:
+160+=+10%2A%28+1+%2B+5+%2B+10+%29+
+160+=+10+%2B+50+%2B+100+
+160+=+160+
OK