Debra has $67 loonies and toonies. If there are 45 coins in total, how many loonies are there
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45 - t + 2t = 67
To find the number of loonies Debra has, we need to set up an equation based on the information given.
Let's assume "L" represents the number of loonies Debra has.
According to the question, the total number of coins is 45. So, we know that the number of loonies and toonies together is 45.
L + T = 45
We also know that Debra has $67 in total, and since each loonie is worth $1, we can say that Debra has L loonies.
So, the amount Debra has in loonies is L * 1.
L + T = 45 [Equation 1]
L * 1 + T * 2 = 67 [Equation 2]
Now we have a system of equations. We can solve it using different methods, such as substitution or elimination.
Let's use elimination:
Multiply Equation 1 by 2 to make the coefficients of T in both equations equal:
2L + 2T = 90 [Equation 3]
Now, we can subtract Equation 2 from Equation 3 to eliminate T:
(2L + 2T) - (L*1 + T*2) = 90 - 67
Simplifying the equation:
L + T = 23
Now we have one equation with one variable.
Substitute this new equation into the first equation:
L + T = 23 [Equation 4]
L + T = 45 [Equation 1]
Subtract Equation 4 from Equation 1:
(L + T) - (L + T) = 45 - 23
Simplifying the equation:
0 = 22
This equation does not make sense, as we cannot have zero equal to a non-zero number.
Upon analyzing the problem, we realize that there must have been a mistake in the information given, as the system of equations does not have a solution.
Please double-check the given information to ensure its accuracy.