Patty S.

asked • 12/14/20

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If Patricia has 2 more dimes than nickels and they have a combined value of 95 cents, how many of each coin does she have?

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This problem represents a system of equations. Find both equations by decoding the problem, substitute, and solve.

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12/30/20

Kim G.

Michael has 325 pennies. He wants to change this so he has twice as many dimes as nickels. How many nickels will he receive?
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