SOLUTION: A collection of nickels and dimes is worth $1.85. There are 22 coins in all. How many of each coin are there?

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Question 436625: A collection of nickels and dimes is worth $1.85. There are 22 coins in all. How many of each coin are there?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+d=22
5n+10d=185
5n+5d=110
5d=75
d=15
n=7
The collection has 7 nickels and 15 dimes..