SOLUTION: If you have the same number of nickels and dimes, how many of each would there be in $3.60?

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Question 693891: If you have the same number of nickels and dimes, how many of each would there be in $3.60?
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given: 0.05X+%2B+0.1X+=+3.6
Factor out an X
X%2A%280.05%2B0.1%29+=+3.6
Simplify
X%2A%280.15%29+=+3.6
Divide both sides by 0.15
highlight%28X+=+24%29
You will have 24 nickels and 24 dimes.