Raymond B. answered 08/01/25
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n+d = 209
5n +10d = 1600
5n + 5d = 5(209) = 1045
subtract
5d = 555
d = 111 dimes
n = 98 nickels
Kema P.
asked 05/02/19Martha has a coin collection of nickels and dimes. If martha has 209 coins worth $16, how many of each coins does she have?
Raymond B. answered 08/01/25
n+d = 209
5n +10d = 1600
5n + 5d = 5(209) = 1045
subtract
5d = 555
d = 111 dimes
n = 98 nickels
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