SOLUTION: David has 3 more dimes than nickels. He loses 2 dimes then counts his money and finds he has $3.10. How many nickels does David have? I keep getting a fraction with this.
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Question 123561: David has 3 more dimes than nickels. He loses 2 dimes then counts his money and finds he has $3.10. How many nickels does David have? I keep getting a fraction with this.
Thank you for your help. Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! = number of nickels = number of dimes
Substitute in the 1st for in the 2nd
He has 20 nickels
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