SOLUTION: Write an equation that can be used to solve: Emila has 10 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of her coins is $2.80. (How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the

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Question 928839: Write an equation that can be used to solve:
Emila has 10 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of her coins is $2.80. (How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels)
10 more nickels than dimes /total value of his coins is $2.80
10x N + D = $2.80

Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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With x= number of dimes, one possible equation is highlight%2810x%2B5%2810x%29=280%29 .
So, 10x= number of nickels;
10x= value of the x dimes, in cents;
5%2810x%29 number of the 10x nickels, in cents,
and 10x%2B5%2810x%29= total value, in cents, of the dimes and nickels,
which should be 280 , because that is $2.80, in cents.