Let the first digit of the 2-digit number be x and the second digit be y.
Then the ratio (x/y) equals (1/2). Write a formula for y in terms of x.
The tens digit is 2 more than the units digit. Using the letters x and y, write out the proper equation.
Now solve your two equations simultaneously for x and y.
B.38 because if 5 of the 18 are nickels which equal 5 you have 13 coins left and you have 25 cents. Now the rest are pennies that equal one cent so you just add 13 to 25 and you get 38 cents
-6x-2x= 40
-8x=40
X= 40/-8
X= -5
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