SOLUTION: 9) Sue has eight times more nickels as she has dimes in her piggy bank. She has $2.50 in her piggy bank. How much of each type of coin does she have? a) Define the unknown quantit

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Question 1133996: 9) Sue has eight times more nickels as she has dimes in her piggy bank. She has $2.50 in her piggy bank. How much of each type of coin does she have?
a) Define the unknown quantities in terms of one variable.
b) Translate the question into an equation.


c) Solve the equation, showing all work.

d) Write a complete answer to the question asked, including appropriate units.
Answer by Glaviolette(140) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I hope that I answered parts a and b as intended.