Question

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Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

• 14 nickels
• 6 dimes

Step-by-step explanation:

The system of equations can be written ...

  n + d = 20 . . . . . . . . coins in the jar

  5n +10d = 130 . . . . . value in cents

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Using the first equation, we can write an expression for n:

  n = 20 -d

We can substitute this into the second equation:

  5(20 -d) +10d = 130

  100 +5d = 130 . . . . . . simplify

  5d = 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 100

  d = 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 5

  n = 20-d = 14

The jar contains 14 nickels and 6 dimes.