Question 1125271: jonas has 20 coins all nickels and dimes. the total value is $1.25.if n represents the number of nickels, which algebraic equation represents this situation?
Answer by FrankM(1040)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2 equations -
N = number of nickels.
Since total coins are 20, N+D = 20 (D is number of Dimes)
5N is the value of the nickels, in total cents.
10D is the dimes total value in cents.
5N+10D = 125
and
N+D = 20
2 equations, 2 unknowns.
You can also use 20-N as the number of dimes, and 10(20-N) as their value, to produce one equation in one unknown.
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