<PRE><B>Question 1156188</B>
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With formal algebra... if it is required....&lt;br&gt;
x = # dimes
x+8 = # nickels&lt;br&gt;
{{{10x+5(x+8) = 145}}}&lt;br&gt;
Solve using basic algebra; I leave that to you.&lt;br&gt;
Informally....&lt;br&gt;
Count the &quot;extra&quot; 8 nickels first.  That is 40 cents; what is left is equal numbers of dimes and nickels, with a value of 145-40 = 105 cents.&lt;br&gt;
The value of one dime and one nickel is 15 cents; to make the remaining 105 cents, the number of dimes and nickels has to be 105/15 = 7.&lt;br&gt;
ANSWER: 7 dimes and 7+8=15 nickels&lt;br&gt;
CHECK: 7(10)+15(5) = 70+75 = 145&lt;br&gt;
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