Question 292458
Let n = original no. of nickels
Let d = original no. of dimes
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Write an equation for each statement:
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Joe had nickles and dimes worth $6.30.
.05n + .10d = 6.30
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 If the dimes were doubled and the number of nickles increased by 15,
 the value of the coins would be $10.75.
.05(n+15) + 2(.10d) = 10.75
.05n + .75 + .20d = 10.75
.05n + .20d = 10.75 -.75
.05n + .20d = 10.00
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We can use elimination here, subtract the 1st equation from the above equation
.05n + .20d = 10.00
.05n + .10d = 6.30
----------------------subtraction eliminates n, find d
.10d = 3.70
d = {{{3.7/.1}}}
d = 37 dimes
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Check solution.
Find the no. of nickels
.05n + .10(37) = 6.30
.05n = 6.30 - 3.70
.05n = 2.60
n = {{{2.6/.05}}}
n = 52 nickels
then
.05(52) = .10(37) 
2.60 + 3.70 = 6.30; confirms our solution