SOLUTION: sara has 15 coins in her pocket. the coins have a total value of $2.95. if the coins are quarters and nickels only, how many of each coin does sara have?

Question 1058138: sara has 15 coins in her pocket. the coins have a total value of $2.95. if the coins are quarters and nickels only, how many of each coin does sara have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You may be able to do this with a little guidance.
Assign a variable for the count of each coin.
Write an equation to account for how many coins; write an equation to account for the amount of money. You have a system of two equations in two unknown variables. Solve the system.
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