SOLUTION: I have three times as many dimes as nickels. If the value of the coins is $7, how many dimes do I have?

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Question 857869: I have three times as many dimes as nickels. If the value of the coins is $7, how many dimes do I have?
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I have three times as many dimes as nickels. If the value of the coins is $7, how many dimes do I have?
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3 dimes and 1 nickel = 35 cents
700/35 = 20
--> 20 nickels and 60 dimes