SOLUTION: Word Problem: Coins Jon has $1.15 in dimes and nickels. the number of nickels is 5 less than twice the number of dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.

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Question 1004234: Word Problem: Coins
Jon has $1.15 in dimes and nickels. the number of nickels is 5 less than twice the number of dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the simplified system.