SOLUTION: Professor I know its a silly problem but I'm actually needing your help. Thanks! A woman has $1.70 in dimes and nickels. She has 5 more dimes thank nickels. How many nickels do

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Question 646511: Professor I know its a silly problem but I'm actually needing your help. Thanks!

A woman has $1.70 in dimes and nickels. She has 5 more dimes thank nickels. How many nickels does she have?
Answer by MathLover1(20855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Nickels:+x
Dimes: x%2B5
5x%2B10%28x%2B5%29=170
=>15x=120
x=8
Answer: 8 nickels and 13 dimes