SOLUTION: a man has a collection of dimes and nickles with a total value of $1.70. if he has 8 more dimes than he has nickles, how many of each coin does he have?
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Question 912894: a man has a collection of dimes and nickles with a total value of $1.70. if he has 8 more dimes than he has nickles, how many of each coin does he have?
how do I set up this problem? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x the number of Nickels
CENTS makes sense
10(x+8) + 5x = 170
15x = 90
x = 6,the number of Nickels. Dimes 14
And...checking
140 + 30 = 170cents 0r $1.70
