Jim has 44 nickels and dimes. The total amount of money is $2.95. How many nickels does he have?
+592 let n = nickels, and d = dimes
n + d = 44
5n + 10d = 295
5n + 10d = 295
5n + 5d = 220
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5d = 75
d = 15
n + d = 44
n + (15) = 44
n = 29
He has 29 nickels.
+592 let n = nickels, and d = dimes
n + d = 44
5n + 10d = 295
5n + 10d = 295
5n + 5d = 220
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5d = 75
d = 15
n + d = 44
n + (15) = 44
n = 29
He has 29 nickels.
