SOLUTION: Debbie had a total of twenty-five nickels and dimes. If the value of the coins was $1.75, how many of each coin did she have?

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Question 670613: Debbie had a total of twenty-five nickels and dimes. If the value of the coins was $1.75, how many of each coin did she have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Debbie had a total of twenty-five nickels and dimes, value $1.75

dimes:  highlight%28x%29

nickels:(25-x)

Translate into an equation: CENTS makes sense

 10x + 5(25-x) = 175¢

       5x = 50

        x = 10, number of dimes (15 nickels)

and...

10%2A10+%2B+5+%2A+15+=+175