<span>N + D = 55 coins (1) (N stands for nickels,
5N + 10D = 390 cents (2) D stands for dimes)
Simplify (2) by canceling the factor 5 in both sides:
N + 2D = 78 (3)
Subtract eq(1) from eq(3). You will get
D = 78 - 55 = 23.
Answer. 23 dimes and 55-23 = 32 nickels.
Check. 23*10 + 32*5 = 390 cents</span>
Answer: A
10.50 / 3.50 = 3
Greater than 0 less than or = 3