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Warren has 40 coins (all nickels, dimes, and quarters) worth 4.05. He has 7 more nickels than dimes. How many quarters does warren have?
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Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=dimes, x+7=nickels, 40-(2x+7)=quarters

10x+5(x+7)+25(33-2x)=405 ... 10x+5x+35+825-50x=405

455=35x ... 13=x ... 20=x+7 ... 7=40-(2x+7)

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