SOLUTION: I have 2 more nickles than dimes. If I have $.55 total, how many of each coin do I have.

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Question 907462: I have 2 more nickles than dimes. If I have $.55 total, how many of each coin do I have.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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d for dimes
n for nickels

n=d+2, two more nickels than dimes.
0.05n%2B0.10d=0.55
n%2B2d=11
substitute for n.
%28d%2B2%29%2B2d=11
Do the rest.