SOLUTION: If jess has 3 more nickels than dimes and she has 1.50. How much of each coins does she have?

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Question 60942: If jess has 3 more nickels than dimes and she has 1.50. How much of each coins does she have?
Answer by joyofmath(189) About Me  (Show Source):
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n=d%2B3
5n%2B10d=150
5%28d%2B3%29%2B10d=150
5d%2B15%2B10d=150
15d%2B15=150
15d=135
d=9
Jess has 9 dimes and 3 more, or 12, nickels.
To verify, 9 dimes + 12 nickels = 90 cents + 60 cents = $1.50.