Question

John has four more nickels than dimes in his pocket, for a total of $1.25. Which equation could be used to determine the number of dimes, x, in his pocket? (1) (2) (3) (4) 0.10(x + 4) + 0.05(x) = $1.25 0.05(x + 4) + 0.10(x) = $1.25 0.10(4x) + 0.05(x) = $1.25 0.05(4x) + 0.10(x) = $1.25​

Answer 1

Answer:

0.05.(4x)+0.10⋅x=1.25

Step-by-step explanation:

(n=4+x0.05⋅n+0.10⋅x=1.25)0.05⋅(4+x)+0.10.x=1.25Times 204+x+2x=253x=21x=7n=4+7=11