SOLUTION: joey had 16 coins in his pocket all the coins were either quarters or dimes and he had a total of $2.95. write down and solve a system of equations to determine

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Question 1083158: joey had 16 coins in his pocket all the coins were either quarters or dimes and he had a total of $2.95. write down and solve a system of equations to determine
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Multiply the coin count equation by 2 and use elimination of d.



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