SOLUTION: In a bag of nickels and dimes, there are three times as many nickels as dimes. the total value of the coins is $1.50. Find the number of dimes in the bag.

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Question 448790: In a bag of nickels and dimes, there are three times as many nickels as dimes. the total value of the coins is $1.50. Find the number of dimes in the bag.
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3(5)x+10x=150
15x+10x=150
25x=150
x=6
3x=18
There are 18 nickels and 6 dimes..