Question

A collection of dimes and nickels is worth $6.90. There are 96 coins in all.

How many of each coin are there?

____dimes
____nickels

@Directrix plz help

Answer 1

As a start : label the quantities and try to setup two equations

Answer 2

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Answer 3

back plz gelp me @Directrix

Answer 4

oh this equation never gets old.

Answer 5

what do you mean?

Answer 6

well why dont you start with half of 96 coins

Answer 7

A dime = .10
A nickel = .05

d = dime
n = nickel

d + n = 96
.10d + .05n = 6.90

Answer 8

hehe i think i might have got it

Answer 9

42 dimes 54 nickels

Answer 10

:} i think your right

Answer 11

correct

Answer 12

thanks

Answer 13

The system of equation I gave will give you that

Answer 14

thanks