Question 1166830
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x dimes and (60-x) nickels  give us THIS <U>money equation</U>


    10x + 5*(60-x) = 430  cents.


Simplify and find x


    10x + 300 - 5x = 430

     5x            = 430 - 300

     5x            = 130

      x            = 130/5 = 26.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  26 dimes and 60-26 = 34 nickels.
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