SOLUTION: Olivia has equal numbers of nickles, dimes, quarters. their total value is $2.00. how many of each kind of coin does she have?

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Question 822458: Olivia has equal numbers of nickles, dimes, quarters. their total value is $2.00. how many of each kind of coin does she have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +n+ = the number of each coin she has
+n%2A%28+5+%2B+10+%2B+25+%29+=+200+ ( in cents )
+40n+=+200+
+n+=+5+
She has 5 of each kind of coin
check:
+5n+=+25+
+10n+=+50+
+25n+=+125+
+25+%2B+50+%2B+125+=+200+
OK