Inactive Tutor answered 03/09/23
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15 = d+p
114 = 10d + p
15 = d + p
subtract
99 = 9d
d = 99/9 = 11 dimes
p = 15-11 = 4 pennies
11d + 4p
= 110 + 4
= 114
Haly B.
asked 03/09/23There are 15 coins, which are dimes and pennies. The total value of the coins is $1.14. How many pennies and dimes are represented?
Inactive Tutor answered 03/09/23
15 = d+p
114 = 10d + p
15 = d + p
subtract
99 = 9d
d = 99/9 = 11 dimes
p = 15-11 = 4 pennies
11d + 4p
= 110 + 4
= 114
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