SOLUTION: 65 coins worth $3.80.How many are nickels and dimes?

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Question 800826: 65 coins worth $3.80.How many are nickels and dimes?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint:

Solve the system

x%2By=65
0.05x%2B0.10y=3.80

where x is the number of nickels and y is the number of dimes.