Question 881843
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Hi
N: x
D: (x+3)
Q: 28 - [x + (x + 3)] = 25-2x
25(25-2x)+ 10(x+3) + 5x = 340cents  (Cents make sense)
25*25 - 50x  + 10x + 30 + 5x = 340
       -35x = 340 - 625  -30 = -315
          x = 9 Nickels, 12 Dimes and  7 Quarters
CHECKING our answer***
175 + 120 + 45 = 340cents 0r $3.40
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