Stephanie has the same number of dimes and nickels. She has $6.10 in all. Write an equation that you could use to find the number of dimes and nickels Stephanie has.

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Zach Kemp · Answer 1 · 2021-12-13T09:26:27+0000

Answer:

The equation is

15x = 610

Explanation:

A dime is 10 cents while a nickel is 5 cents

$6.10 is same as 610 cents

Let the number of dimes and number of nickels be x

10x + 5x = 610

15x = 610