This math topic focuses on algebraic problem solving related to counting coins and determining their total monetary value. It specifically involves scenarios where two types of coins have equal counts but differ from a third type within various total amounts. Students are asked to identify the number of particular coins based on these given conditions. Each question provides multiple-choice answers, enhancing basic algebraic thinking by integrating real-world contexts involving currency.

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Algebra with Coins - Same Count of Two with Three Coin Types - to Answer Worksheet

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Algebra with Coins - Same Count of Two with Three Coin Types - to Answer
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Some coins have a total value of $1.14 There are the same number of Pennies and Quarters but a different number of Dimes. How many Quarters are there?
a
12
b
4
c
5
d
13
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Some coins have a total value of $0.20 There are the same number of Nickels and Dimes but a different number of Pennies. How many Pennies are there?
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a
6
b
8
c
5
d
11
e
3
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Some coins have a total value of $1.50 There are the same number of Nickels and Dimes but a different number of Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
a
6
b
7
c
3
d
8
e
1
4
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Some coins have a total value of $0.91 There are the same number of Nickels and Quarters but a different number of Pennies. How many Quarters are there?
a
3
b
2
c
4
5
Some coins have a total value of $0.70 There are the same number of Pennies and Nickels but a different number of Dimes. How many Nickels are there?
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a
6
b
5
c
9
d
8
e
2
6
Some coins have a total value of $0.80 There are the same number of Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes, and only those coins. How many Dimes are there?
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a
1
b
5
c
4
d
14
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Some coins have a total value of $1.29 There are the same number of Pennies and Quarters but a different number of Nickels. How many Quarters are there?
a
3
b
13
c
4
d
1
e
2
8
Some coins have a total value of $0.70 There are the same number of Pennies and Dimes but a different number of Nickels. How many Dimes are there?
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a
13
b
8
c
1
d
5