SOLUTION: I have four more nickles than dimes and 6 fewer quarters than dimes. In total I have $4.80. How many dimes do I have in total

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Question 899564: I have four more nickles than dimes and 6 fewer quarters than dimes. In total I have $4.80. How many dimes do I have in total
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

x the number of Dimes

CENTS  makes Sense

5(x + 4) + 10x + 25(x-6) = 480

  40x = 480 - 20 + 150  

 40x = 610  check Your Numbers