Problema Solution
A change purse contains an equal number of pennies, nickels, and dimes. The total value of the coins is 240 cents. How many pennies does the purse contain?
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Let
x = the number of pennies, 1 penny = 1 cent
x = the number of nickles, 5 nickle = 5 cents
x = the number of dimes, 1 dime = 10 cents
1*x + 5x + 10x = 240
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x = 15
The purse contains 15 pennies.