SOLUTION: Alex has a jar containing 80 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins is $14.95.
A. Write a system of equations for the problem.
B. H
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Question 308200: Alex has a jar containing 80 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins is $14.95.
A. Write a system of equations for the problem.
B. How many of each type of coin does he have?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your system of equations:
Let q = quarters
Let n = nickels
q + n = 80
0.25q + 0.05n = 14.95
Can you answer part (b) now?
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