Answer:
0.05x + 0.1(55 - x) = 3.9
Step-by-step explanation:
There are 55 coins.
Let x = number of nickels.
The number of dimes is 55 - x.
The value of a nickel is $0.05, and the value of a dime is $0.10.
The value of x nickels is 0.05x
The value of 55 - x dimes is 0.1(55 - x)
The total value of the coins is 0.05x + 0.1(55 - x)
The total value of the coins is $3.90
0.05x + 0.1(55 - x) = 3.9
