Question 850974
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Hi,
Let x represent the number of dimes
Question states*** CENTS make sense
 10x + 5(24-x) = 205 cents
 10x + 120 - 5x = 205
       5x =  85
        x = 17, number of dimes. 7 nickles
CHECKING our answer***
 170 + 35 = 205 cents or $2.05
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