A jar contains nickels and dimes. There are 16 coins in the jar and the total value of the coins is $1.00. Which system of equations can be used to find how many of each type of coin is in the jar?

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David Ferretti asked Jul 1, 2022

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A jar contains nickels and dimes. There are 16 coins in the jar and the total value of the coins is $1.00. Which system of equations can be used to find how many of each type of coin is in the jar?

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Answer:

12 nickels and 4 dimes

Explanation:

5 x 12 = 60 cents

10 x 4 = 40 cents

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100 = 1 dollar

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