SOLUTION: A collection of 52 dimes and nickels is worth $4.50. How many nickels and dimes are there?

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Question 563695: A collection of 52 dimes and nickels is worth $4.50. How many nickels and dimes are there?
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"A collection of 52 dimes and nickels" ___ n + d = 52

"worth $4.50" ___ 5n + 10d = 450