This topic covers algebraic problem-solving involving coins of different denominations (pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters). The practice involves determining the number of each type of coin based on their total value and relationships between the quantities of the different coins. Each question presents a scenario with a specific total coin value and relationships like "x more of one coin type than another," requiring the calculation of specific coin amounts. This set of problems is designed to enhance basic algebraic thinking and computational skills related to monetary values.

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Algebra with Coins - X More of Coin and Total - Three Coin Types - to Answer Worksheet

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Algebra with Coins - X More of Coin and Total - Three Coin Types - to Answer
1
Some coins have a total value of $1.32. There are 5 more Pennies than Dimes and 5 more Dimes than Quarters. How many Pennies are there?
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a
12
b
18
c
20
d
17
e
5
2
Some coins have a total value of $1.21. There are 2 more Pennies than Dimes and 1 more Dimes than Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
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a
7
b
11
c
3
d
2
e
12
3
Some coins have a total value of $0.50. There are 3 more Pennies than Dimes and 1 more Dimes than Quarters. How many Pennies are there?
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a
7
b
10
c
4
d
5
4
Some coins have a total value of $0.55. There are 5 more Pennies than Nickels and 3 more Nickels than Dimes. How many Dimes are there?
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a
5
b
2
c
7
5
Some coins have a total value of $0.58. There are 6 more Pennies than Nickels and 6 more Nickels than Dimes. How many Nickels are there?
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a
2
b
13
c
5
d
12
e
7
6
Some coins have a total value of $0.79. There are 11 more Pennies than Nickels and 1 more Nickels than Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
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a
1
b
10
c
4
d
2
e
8
7
Some coins have a total value of $1.59. There are 4 more Pennies than Dimes and 1 more Dimes than Quarters. How many Quarters are there?
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a
1
b
4
c
6
8
Some coins have a total value of $0.84. There are 1 more Pennies than Quarters and 2 more Quarters than Nickels. How many Quarters are there?
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a
1
b
11
c
3
d
7