SOLUTION: jason has 15 coins in his pocket, consisting of nickels and dimes. the total value of the coins is $1.15. how many of each coin does Jason have?

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Question 570163: jason has 15 coins in his pocket, consisting of nickels and dimes. the total value of the coins is $1.15. how many of each coin does Jason have?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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nickels(n) dimes(d)
n%2Bd=15
.05n%2B.1d=1.15
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so d=15-n
.05n%2B.1%2815-n%29=1.15
.05n%2B1.5-.1n=1.15
-.05n=-.35
n=7
15-7=8
d=8