OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 13 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 13

Solve each coin word problem.

Carolyn has $2.55 in her purse in nickels and dimes. The number of nickels is nine less than three times the number of dimes. Find the number of each type of coin.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 13

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