Problema Solution

i have 6 more $5 than $10 bills. In all i have $255.00. How many $5 bills do I have?

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let


x = the number of $5 bills

y = the number of $10 bills


i have 6 more $5 than $10 bills.


x = y + 6


in all i have $255.00


5x + 10y = 255


by solving the system of equations


x = y + 6

5x + 10y = 255


we find


x = 21 $5 bills


y = 15 $10 bills


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