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The Algebra Word Problem Solver solves many types of Coins Word Problems.
Coins Word Problem Solver: Example
What You Enter
A person changed $2.50 into dimes and nickels at a local bank. There were twice as many dimes as nickels in the change. How many nickels were there?
What You Get
Let D = Number of DIMES Let N = Number of NICKELS 10D + 5N = 250 D = 2N 10(2N) +5N = 250 25N = 250 N = 10 D = 2N = 2(10) D = 20
Solution: D = 20
