the value of a uncirculated Mint State-65' 1950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 3/2 the value of the 1945 nickel minted in Philadelphia in similar condition. Together the total value of the two nickels is $20. What is the value of each coin?

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the value of a uncirculated Mint State-65' 1950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 3/2 the value of the 1945 nickel minted in Philadelphia in similar condition.  Together the total value of the two nickels is $20. What is the value of each coin?

anonymous · Answer

D + P = 20
D = 3/2P

anonymous · Answer

sub D in to the top equality
(3/2P) + P = 20
5/2P = 20
P = 20*(2/5)
P = 8

anonymous · Answer

then put P back into either equation
D + 8 = 20
D = 20 - 8
D = 12

anonymous · Answer

verify that (3/2)*8 = 12

anonymous · Answer

thanks that was bugger to figure out i have another