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Question 809835: algebra 1 : system problem - suppose you have 15 coins that total 35 cents. some coins are nickels and the rest are pennies. how many of each do you have?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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p + n = 15
p + 5n = 35
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p + n = 15
p = 15 - n
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p + 5n = 35
15 - n + 5n = 35
4n = 20
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Answer:
n = 5
p = 10
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