SOLUTION: dewin has 4.35 in nickels and quarters. The number of quarters is 3 fewer than the number of nickels. how many of each coin does she have?

Question 1112448: dewin has 4.35 in nickels and quarters. The number of quarters is 3 fewer than the number of nickels. how many of each coin does she have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
dewin has 4.35 in nickels and quarters. The number of quarters is 3 fewer than the number of nickels. how many of each coin does she have?
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Equations:
Value:: 5n + 25q = 435 cents
q = n - 3
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Modify::
n + 5q = 87
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Substitute::
n + 5(n-3) = 87
6n = 102
n = 17 (# of nickels)
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q = n-3 = 14 (# of quarters)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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