SOLUTION: A man has $125 in $2 coins and $5 bills. If he has 40 coins and bills in total, how many of each kind are there?

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Question 106216: A man has $125 in $2 coins and $5 bills. If he has 40 coins and bills in total, how many of each kind are there?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=coins, so 40-x=bills

2(x)+5(40-x)=125