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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Anthony has a cup full of nickels and dimes worth $7.95. There are 98 coins all together. Which of the following systems of equations correctly models this situation? A) X+y=795 5x+10y=98 B) 5x+y=795 x+10y=98 C) 5x+10y=795 x+y=98 D) 5x+y=98 x+10=795

OpenStudy (smored):

C

OpenStudy (smored):

do you need explanation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes please

OpenStudy (smored):

So total price is 795 cents and dimes=10 and nickels=5 cents. 10d+5n=795 When you count coins, you ignore their value and there's total of 98 coins. d+n=98

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohhhhh okay makes scene thanks

OpenStudy (smored):

Hope that helped and ty for the yellow circle wearing a hat!(golden medal)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lol no problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wat the answer

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