SOLUTION: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 91 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $13.35. How many of each type of coin

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Question 863883: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 91 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $13.35. How many of each type of coin do they have?
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Solve the 2X2 system for , the number of nickels, and , the number of quarters.

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