Concept explainers
To write a convincing argument for the given situation.
Answer to Problem 16P
Wrong
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Statement:” It is possible for 46 pennies and nickels to have a total value of a dollar.”
Let x be the number of pennies and y be the number of nickels.
Therefore,
Substituting the value of x in
Adding these two does not reach $1.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given statement is wrong.
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