SOLUTION: Joe has a collection of nickels and dimes that is worth $5.65. If the number of dimes were doubled and the number of nickels were increased by 8, the value of the coins would be $1
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Question 439540: Joe has a collection of nickels and dimes that is worth $5.65. If the number of dimes were doubled and the number of nickels were increased by 8, the value of the coins would be $10.45. How many dimes does he have? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of nickels he has
Let = number of dimes he has
given:
(1) (in cents)
(2) (in cents)
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(2)
(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
He has 44 dimes
check:
(2)
OK
