SOLUTION: I have x $5 notes and y $10 notes. there are eight notes altogether and their total value is $55. how many of each notes do I have?

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Question 1068081: I have x $5 notes and y $10 notes. there are eight notes altogether and their total value is $55. how many of each notes do I have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%28x%2By=8%2C5x%2B10y=55%29

Simpler system, system%28x%2By=8%2Cx%2B2y=11%29

2x%2B2y-x-2y=16-11
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highlight%28y=3%29