Problema Solution
In a box there are 19 coins worth $1.25. All the coins are either dimes or nickels. How many of each are in the box?
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d = the number of dimes
n = the number if nickles
d + n = 19
10d + 5n = 125
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d = 6 dimes
n = 13 nickles
There were 6 dimes and 13 nickles in the box.