The value of an uncirculated Mint State 65' 1950 Jefferson nickel minted in Denver is 3/2 the value of a 1945 nickel minted in Philadelphia in similar condition. Together the total value of the two coins is $15. What is the value of each coin?

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anonymous · Answer

x +(3x/2)=15

anonymous · Answer

THAT DID NOT HELP! Lol

anonymous · Answer

check it out: your less valuable coin is x. the more valuable one is 3/2 * x. add them together and you get $15

anonymous · Answer

solve for x and you can figure out the value of each coin.