Q: John has four more nickles 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?

Possible answers : A. 0.10 (x + 4) + 0.05 (x) = $ 1.25, B. 0.05 (x + 4) + 0.10 (x) = $1.25

, C. 0.10 (4x) + 0.05 (x) = $1.25, D. 0.05 (4x) + 0.10 (x) = $1.25

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Fernanda Nicholson

Mathematics

9 December, 08:38

Q: John has four more nickles 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?

Possible answers : A. 0.10 (x + 4) + 0.05 (x) = $ 1.25, B. 0.05 (x + 4) + 0.10 (x) = $1.25

, C. 0.10 (4x) + 0.05 (x) = $1.25, D. 0.05 (4x) + 0.10 (x) = $1.25

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Blake Greer · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

so he has 4 more nickels then dimes ... and if dimes represent x, then his nickels wold be x + 4

nickels are worth 0.05 and dimes are worth 0.10 ... and he has a total of 1.25 ... so ur equation would be : B. 0.05 (x + 4) + 0.10 (x)