SOLUTION: Latisha noticed the same dimes,nickels,quarters,and half-dollars in her drawer. The coins all total $12.60. a)how many of each coin does she have? b)the nickels and dimes total

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Question 59298This question is from textbook
: Latisha noticed the same dimes,nickels,quarters,and half-dollars in her drawer.
The coins all total $12.60.
a)how many of each coin does she have?
b)the nickels and dimes total what amount?
c)the quarters and half-dollars total what amount?
This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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LET X BE THE NUMBER OF EACH TYPEOF COIN THEN
50X+25X+10X+5X=1260
90X=1260
X=1260/90
X=14 OF EACH COIN TYPE
PROOF
50*14+25*14+10*14+5*14=1260
700+350+140+70=1260
1260=1260