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Me Charles cashed a $135 check in his bank. He received $5 bills and $10 bills. The # of $5 bills was 3 more than twice the # of $10 bills. How many bills of each type did mr Charles receive can anyone help

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8 $10 bills and 11 $5 bills.  8 times 10 is 80 and 11 times 5 is 55 and 80 plus 55 is 135.
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