5. Which equation can be used to solve the following word problem: Steve has 5 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of his coins is $2.05. How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels.

a. 0.10(n – 5) + 0.05n = 2.05
b. 0.10(n – 5) + 0.05n = 2.05
c. 0.10n + 0.05(n – 5) = 2.05
d. 0.10n + 0.05n + 5 = 2.05

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5. Which equation can be used to solve the following word problem: Steve has 5 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of his coins is $2.05. How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels.

a. 0.10(n – 5) + 0.05n = 2.05
b. 0.10(n – 5) + 0.05n = 2.05
c. 0.10n + 0.05(n – 5) = 2.05
d. 0.10n + 0.05n + 5 = 2.05

anonymous · Answer

@arabpride I need help again llol

perl · Answer

we are given that n = 5+ d , where n = # of nickels, d = # of dimes.
and we are given that 
.05*n + .10*d = 2.05

perl · Answer

after substituting you should get a)

perl · Answer

your a) and b) look exactly alike

anonymous · Answer

im, confused?