Question 561027
Nickels=x
Quarters=26-x
Total value = $4.30 = 4.30*100 = 430 cents

(Nickels)(5)+(Quarters)(25)=Total value
(x)(5)+(26-x)(25)=430
5x+650-25x=430
5x-25x=430-650
-20x=-220
-20x/-20=-220/-20
x=11


Nickels=x = 11
Quarters=26-x = 26-11 = 15



Check
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11*5+15*25 = 430
55+375=430
430=430