SOLUTION: Hannah has the same number of nickels as Heather has dimes. Together, the coins are worth $1.65. How many coins does each girl have?

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Question 926889: Hannah has the same number of nickels as Heather has dimes. Together, the coins are worth $1.65. How many coins does each girl have?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = number of nickels
y = number of dimes
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x = y
5x + 10y = 165
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 0
5x + 10y = 165
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solution:
x = 11
y = 11
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they each have 11 coins
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