Problema Solution
Ron has 22 coins with a total value of $1.50. The coins are nickels and dimes. How many of each coin does he have?
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Let
n = number of nickles
d = number of dimes
1 nickel = 5 cents
1 dime = 10 cents
n + d = 22
5n + 10d = 150
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n = 14 nickels
d = 8 dimes
Ron has 14 nickels and 8 dimes.