Question 943965
how to solve: sue took her collection of nickles and dimes to deposit in the bank. she has five fewer nickels than dimes. her total deposit is 29.45$. how many dimes dis she deposit?
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She has 5 more dimes than nickels.
Setting the 5 dimes aside leaves and equal # of nickels and dimes worth $28.95.
Each pair is 15 cents.
2895/15 = 193 pairs
--> 193 nickels & 198 dimes
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Or,
5n + 10d = 2945 (total value)
n = d - 5  (5 fewer nickels)
Solve for n & d