SOLUTION: A person with $2.05 in change, consisting entirely of 10-cent and 25-cent pieces, has three more 10-cent pieces than 25-cent pieces. If we let x be the number of 10-cent pieces, an

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Question 1175973: A person with $2.05 in change, consisting entirely of 10-cent and 25-cent pieces, has three more 10-cent pieces than 25-cent pieces. If we let x be the number of 10-cent pieces, an equation which correctly incorporates the above information is
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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$2.05
x of the 10-cent pieces;
x-3 of the 25-cent pieces;


10x%2B25%28x-3%29=205
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Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This equation is the total money equation


    10x + 25*(x-3) = 205   cents.     ANSWER

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