SOLUTION: Sharu has 2.35 in nickels and dimes. If he has a total of thirty-two coins, how many of each coin does he have?

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Question 937689: Sharu has 2.35 in nickels and dimes. If he has a total of thirty-two coins, how many of each coin does he have?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = number of nickels
y = number of dimes
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x + y = 32
5x + 10y = 235
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 32
5x + 10y = 235
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x = 17
y = 15
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