SOLUTION: Bob collects dimes and quarters. He has $31.70 total. If he has 5 fewer dimes than quarters, how many of each does he have?

Question 519446: Bob collects dimes and quarters. He has $31.70 total. If he has 5 fewer dimes than quarters, how many of each does he have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of dimes
Let = number of quarters
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents)
-----------------------
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
Add the equations
(2)
(1)

and
(1)
(1)
(1)
He has 87 dimes and 92 quarters
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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