Question

Carly has 2 more nickels than dimes in her pocket she has 40 cents. How many nickels does she have? How many dimes does she have?

Answer 1

2 dimes and 4 nickels

.10+.10+.05+.05+.05+.05=.40 or 40 cents

Answer 2

She has 4 nickels and 2 dimes

Let x represent the number of dimes

5+(x+2)+19x=40

5x+10x+10=40

15x=40-10

15x=30

x=30/15

x=2

x+2=4

Inconclusion She has 4 nickels and 2 dimes

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