Question 615968: Sally has twice as many dimes as nickels. Altogether she has $2.00. How many dimes does she have and how many nickels does she have? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of nickels
Let = number of dimes
(1) ( in cents )
(2)
Substitute (2) into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and, since
(2)
(2)
She has 8 nickels and 16 dimes
check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
