SOLUTION: The value of uncirculated "mint state-65" `950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 4/3 the value of a 1945 nickel minted in Philidelphia in similar condition. Together the total

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Question 155272: The value of uncirculated "mint state-65" `950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 4/3 the value of a 1945 nickel minted in Philidelphia in similar condition. Together the total value of the two coins is $28. What's the value of each coin.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the value of the 1945 nickel, then the value of the 950 nickel is %284%2F3%29x and their sum is $28, so...
x%2B%284%2F3%29x+=+28 Simplify.
%287%2F3%29x+=+28 Multiply both sides by 3%2F7
x+=+12
The value of the 1945 nickel is $12.00
The value of the 950 is %284%2F3%29%2812%29 = $16.00