SOLUTION: I have 27 coins. I have twice as many pennies as dimes. I have $2.97 in coins. How many of each type of coin do I have?

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Question 913271: I have 27 coins. I have twice as many pennies as dimes. I have $2.97 in coins. How many of each type of coin do I have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the number of Dimes (2x pennies)
10x + 2x = 297cents
12x = 297
x needs to be a whole number, check your entries