Answer:
15 nickels were there with Alexis
Explanation:
Let there be x nickels
given that
The number of dimes is 5 less than twice the number of nickels.
no of dimes in terms of x = 2*number of nickels - 5 = 2x - 5
we know that
value of 1 nickel = 5 cents
then
value of x nickel = 5*x cents = 5x cents
we know that
value of 1 dime = 10 cents
then
value of 2x-5 dime = 10(2x - 5) cents = 20x - 50 cents
Total value of x nickel and 2x -5 dimes = 5x + 20x - 50 = 25x - 50
given that
Alexia has total of $3.25 in nickel and dimes thus 25x - 50 must be equal to $3.25
$1 = 100 cents
$3.25 = 3.25 * 100 cents = 325 cents
Thus,
25x - 50 = 325
25x = 325 + 50 = 375
x = 375/25 = 15
Thus, no of nickels = x = 15 answer