SOLUTION: Write the following as and algebraic expression. Then simplify. The total amount of money (in cents) in x quarters, (x+4) dimes, and 2 nickels

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Question 782239: Write the following as and algebraic expression. Then simplify. The total amount of money (in cents) in x quarters, (x+4) dimes, and 2 nickels
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x quarters ----> 25x cents (for all quarters)

(x+4) dimes ----> 10(x+4) = 10x + 40 cents (for all dimes)

2 nickels ----> 2*5 = 10 cents (for all nickels)

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Now add up the subtotals:

(total amount for quarters) + (total amount for dimes) + (total amount for nickels)

(25x) + (10x+40) + (10)

25x + 10x+40 + 10

35x + 50

The total value of all the quarters, nickels and dimes combined (in cents) is 35x + 50 cents