SOLUTION: Laura found $2.15 in quarters and nickels in the bottom of her purse. There were seven fewer quarters than nickels. How many nickels and quarters did she find?
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Question 489114: Laura found $2.15 in quarters and nickels in the bottom of her purse. There were seven fewer quarters than nickels. How many nickels and quarters did she find?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5n+25(n-7)=215
30n-175=215
30n=390
n=13
Laura had 13 nickels and 6 quarters..
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