SOLUTION: A coin purse contains dimes and quarters. The number of dimes is 5 less than twice the number of quarters. the total value is $4.00. Find the number of dimes and quarters.
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Question 1081667: A coin purse contains dimes and quarters. The number of dimes is 5 less than twice the number of quarters. the total value is $4.00. Find the number of dimes and quarters.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in cents, q for the number of quarters,
-------ten quarters
-------fifteen dimes
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