Question 391169
Amanda has twice as many dimes as quarters. She also has five more nickles than quarters. If she has a total of $2.25, how many nickles does she have?
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quarters = q
dimes = 2q
nickels = q+5
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25q+10*2q+5(q+5)=225
25q+20q+5q+25=225
50q+25=225
50q=225-25
50q=200
q=4 quarters
dimes = 2q= 8 
nickels = q+5 = 9
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