SOLUTION: Melinda has nickels and quarters in her bank. she has five fewer nickels than quarters. she has $4.85 in the bank. How many coins of each type does she have?
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Question 624537: Melinda has nickels and quarters in her bank. she has five fewer nickels than quarters. she has $4.85 in the bank. How many coins of each type does she have? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of nickels
Let = number of quarters
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
she has 12 nickels and 17 quarters
check answer:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
