SOLUTION: How do I solve ?? Tom has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. If the value of the coins are $3.30, then how many of each does he have. ?

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Question 623750: How do I solve ?? Tom has 35 coins consisting of dimes and nickels. If the value of the coins are $3.30, then how many of each does he have. ?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the number of dimes. Then must represent the number of nickels, is the value of the dimes in cents, and is the value of the nickels in cents. Since we have expressed the value of the individual types of coins in cents, let's express the total value of the coins in cents: $3.30 = 330 cents.



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