Question

Solve using substitution: A jar contains x nickels and y dimes. There are a total of 300 coins in the jar. The value of the coins is $23.75. How many nickels and how many dimes are in the jar? Put answer in coordinate form.

Answer 1

If there is a total of 300 coins equalling $23.75...x=123 nickels & y=177 dimes. (123, 177).