SOLUTION: If Rob has 2 times as many nickels as dimes and they have a combined value of 180 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

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Question 979339: If Rob has 2 times as many nickels as dimes and they have a combined value of 180 cents, how many of each coin does he have?
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If Rob has 2 times as many nickels as dimes and they have a combined value of 180 cents, how many of each coin does he have?
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Each set of 2 nickels and 1 dime = 20 cents
180/20 = 9 sets
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9 dimes, 18 nickels