Paisley has x number of dimes and y number of nickels for a total of 18 coins. Knowing that a dime is worth ten cents and a nic

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Paisley has x number of dimes and y number of nickels for a total of 18 coins. Knowing that a dime is worth ten cents and a nic

kel is worth five cents, she wrote the system of equations below because she had a total of $1.40. Is her system correct? If not, then why?
x + y = 18

0.1x + 0.05y = 1.40

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zalisa [80] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-24T00:41:24+03:00

zalisa [80]3 years ago

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Paisley's system of equations is correct.