Question 866030
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Hi 
Let x represent number of Dimes  &#8658; there are (27-x) Nickels
 10x + 5(27-x) = 160
     5x = 160- 135
    5x = 25
     x = 5, the number of Dimes. 22 Nickels  {{{27-5}}}
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 50 + 110 = 160
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