N = nickels and q = quarters
0.05n + 0.25q = 1.90
n = 2q + 3
0.05(2q + 3) + 0.25q = 1.90
0.10q + 0.15 + 0.25q = 1.90
0.10q + 0.25q = 1.90 - 0.15
0.35q = 1.75
q = 1.75/0.35
q = 5 ......there are 5 quarters
n = 2q + 3
n = 2(5) + 3
n = 10 + 3
n = 13 <=== there are 13 nickels
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
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You would have no problem at all if it said "7 cows minus 2 cows", or "7 books minus 2 books". The THINGS just happen to be m's instead of cows or books.
