SOLUTION: What combinations of nickels and dimes total 45cents if the number of nickels is at least as great as the number of dimes? Algebra 2 question

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Question 349652: What combinations of nickels and dimes total 45cents if the number of nickels is at least as great as the number of dimes? Algebra 2 question
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 nickels and 3 dimes = 45 cents
5 nickels and 2 dimes = 45 cents
7 nickels and 1 dime = 45 cents
Note that the number of nickels must be odd,
since that's the only way to get 45 cents