Asked by heather
Michael's bank contains only nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 63 coins in all, valued at $5.50. The number of nickels is 5 short of being three times the sum of the number of dimes and quarters together. How many dimes are in the bank?
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Answered by
Reiny
n + d + q = 63
n = 3(d + q) - 5
substitute and you now have only 2 variables.
5n + 10d + 25q = 550
again sub in
n = 3(d + q) - 5
and you have another equation in 2 variables only
solve those 2 equations in 2 unknowns.
n = 3(d + q) - 5
substitute and you now have only 2 variables.
5n + 10d + 25q = 550
again sub in
n = 3(d + q) - 5
and you have another equation in 2 variables only
solve those 2 equations in 2 unknowns.
Answered by
bobpursley
N+D+Q=63
N+5=3(D+Q) or N-3D-3Q=-5
5N+10D+25Q=550
Solve it as you wish, I would use augmented matrix https://www.emathhelp.net/calculators/algebra-2/system-of-linear-equations-calculator/?s=N%2BD%2BQ%3D63%2C+N-3D-3Q%3D-5%2C+5N%2B10D%2B25Q%3D550&method=j&steps=on
N+D+Q=63, N-3D-3Q=-5, 5N+10D+25Q=550
N+5=3(D+Q) or N-3D-3Q=-5
5N+10D+25Q=550
Solve it as you wish, I would use augmented matrix https://www.emathhelp.net/calculators/algebra-2/system-of-linear-equations-calculator/?s=N%2BD%2BQ%3D63%2C+N-3D-3Q%3D-5%2C+5N%2B10D%2B25Q%3D550&method=j&steps=on
N+D+Q=63, N-3D-3Q=-5, 5N+10D+25Q=550
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