SOLUTION: Jose has been collecting dimes and nickels. He has 24 coins (only dimes and nickels) worth $1.75. How many dimes and how many nickels does he have?

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Question 773749: Jose has been collecting dimes and nickels. He has 24 coins (only dimes and nickels) worth $1.75. How many dimes and how many nickels does he have?
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Jose has been collecting dimes and nickels. He has 24 coins (only dimes and nickels) worth $1.75. How many dimes and how many nickels does he have?
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n + d = 24
5n + 10d = 175