Here is how you would solve that algebraiclly if x + y = 63
then x = 63 - y solve for y (5x + 10y) = 505 ((5(63 - y)) + 10y) = 505 (315 - 5y + 10y) = 505 315 + 5y = 505 5y = 190 Answer: y = 38(dimes) x = 25(nickels) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 11:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MI-L MI - Algebra question Hi All, How do I transcribe this into an algebraic equation and solution? dimes and nickels, 63 coins in all, totaling $5.05 - how many nickels? how may dimes? Thanks, Greg --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 3384 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 3394
