SOLUTION: Gina has a pile of 50 dimes and nickels worth $4.30. How many coins of each type does she have?

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Question 430435: Gina has a pile of 50 dimes and nickels worth $4.30. How many coins of each type does she have?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=50
.1x+.05y=4.30
x+.5y=43.00
.5y=7
y=7/.5=14
x=36
Gina has 36 dimes and 14 nickels..