SOLUTION: Kevin and randy must have a jar containing 36 coins, all of which are either quarter or nickel. The total value of the coins in the jar is $4.80. How many of each type of coin do t

Question 1192481: Kevin and randy must have a jar containing 36 coins, all of which are either quarter or nickel. The total value of the coins in the jar is $4.80. How many of each type of coin do they have?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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,... have a jar containing 36 coins, all of which are either quarter or nickel. The total value of the coins in the jar is $4.80.
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Q number of quarters
36-Q number of nickels

----------understand, and then solve,...
Answer by ikleyn(52797) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For correct solution, see my post under this link

https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/word/Linear_Equations_And_Systems_Word_Problems.faq.question.1192482.html

Ignore the post by @josgarithmetic, since the base equation is INCORRECT in it.

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