SOLUTION: A coin collector has $2.40 in dimes and nickels. She has six more dimes than nickels. How many nickles does she have?

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Question 907389: A coin collector has $2.40 in dimes and nickels. She has six more dimes than nickels. How many nickles does she have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x number of Nickels
CENTS makes sense
10(x+6) + 5x = 240
15x =180
x = 12, number of Nickels. Dimes 18 12%2B6
And checking...
180 + 60 = 240 0r $2.40