Dleanor claims, "It is possible for 46 pennies and nickels to have a total value of a dollar. "is she right or wrong?"

ymochelows

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2022-09-03

Dleanor claims, "It is possible for 46 pennies and nickels to have a total value of a dollar. "is she right or wrong?"

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Illuddybopylu

Illuddybopylu

Beginner2022-09-04Added 17 answers

x = number of pennies
y= number of nickels
x+5y=100
x+y = 46
take top - bottom = 4 y = 54 y = 27 / 2
there are no half coins so the answer is no, is notpossible

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