Example 2 Justin invested $2,700 in two savings accounts. The first account earned 10% interest and the other account earned 12% interest. At the end of the first year, he earned $300 in interest. How much money did he invest in each account?

Example 2 Justin invested $2,700 in two savings accounts. The first account earned 10% interest and the other account earned 12% interest. At the end of the first year, he earned $300 in interest. How much money did he invest in each account?

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Justin invested $2,700 in two savings accounts. The first account earned 10%
interest and the other account earned 12% interest. At the end of the first year,
he earned $300 in interest. How much money did he invest in each account?
[Guided Practice]
1.
Jaime has $1.90 in nickels and dimes. He has a total of 30 coins.
Thow many nickels and

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