Emilio has 6 more nickels than dimes, and the total value of his coins is $2.10. How many nickels does he have? Let n represent the number of nickels
0.10n + 0.05n + 6 = 2.10

0.10n + 0.05(n + 6) = 2.10

0.10(n + 6) + 0.05n = 2.10

0.10(n 6) + 0.05n = 2.10

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