In this case just do it left to right, as multiplication comes before addition/subtraction. So 7x3x2+5-3=21x2+5-3=42+5-3=47-3=44=k.
45 would most likely be right
D = # of dimes
n= # of nickles
d + n = 34 so d = 34 - n
.10d + .05n = 2.05
substitute d = 34 - n into .10d + .05n = 2.05
.10d + .05n = 2.05
.10( 34 - n) + .05n = 2.05
3.4 - .1n + .05n = 2.05
-.05n = -1.35
n = 27
d = 34 - n
d = 34 - 27
d = 7
answer
<span>she received 7 dimes and 27 nickels</span>
If you're talking about the ratio 10:4, you can decrease it by dividing both numbers by 2.
10:4=5:2
The ratio decreases to 5:2
