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This is a system of equations problem that can be solved using one of three methods: graphing, substitution, or elimination. I'll be using substitution.

In substitution:
1) S
olve one equation for either variable. I'll use the first equation because its easier to solve for one of the variables. I'll be solving for y because that will allow us to solve for the value of x faster.

x+y=60

y=60-x

2) Substitute what you get into the other equation:

20x + 5y = 600

20x + 5(60-x) = 600

3) Solve your new equation in step 2 for the variable, x.

20x + 5(60-x) = 600

20x + 300-5x = 600

15x + 300 = 600

15x = 300

x=20

There are D) 20 $20 bills in her drawer.

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