SOLUTION: A parking meter contains nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 5 fewer dimes than nickels, and 2 more quarters than dimes. If x represents the number of nickels, write an algebra
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Question 1041789: A parking meter contains nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 5 fewer dimes than nickels, and 2 more quarters than dimes. If x represents the number of nickels, write an algebraic expression in terms of x that represents the value of all the coins in the meter in cents. Simplify the expression. Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If x is the number of nickels, then dimes=x-5, and quarters=x+2. The total value of coins in the meter can be expressed as
.05x+.1(x-5)+.25(x+2)=V
V=.05x+.1x-.5+.25x+.5
V=.4x ☺☺☺☺
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