Question

Make an equation for the following word problem:

Mr. Werner has 15 coins in his pocket. Some of them are nickels, and some of them are times. If the coins total is $1.05, how many coins are nickels?
(Forreal)

Answer 1

6 dimes & 9 nickels

10x+5y=1.05

x is number of dimes. y is number of nickels

Answer 2

Hey You!

I believe there could be 2 answers to this question.

1. 6 dimes & 9 nickels. (60 + 45 = 105)

2. 1 quarter, 12 nickels, 2 dimes. (25 + 60 + 20 = 105)