Question 991656
n = number of nickels
d = number of dimes


n + d = 26
n = 3d - 2


Substitute the second equation into the first equation.


(3d - 2) + d = 26
4d - 2 = 26
d = 7 ---> n = 19


total value = 7($0.10) + 19($0.05) = $1.65