SOLUTION: you have a jar of 48 coins, consisting of nickles and quartes worth a total of $5.80. How many quarters are in the jar?

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Question 1096829: you have a jar of 48 coins, consisting of nickles and quartes worth a total of $5.80. How many quarters are in the jar?
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From above,

Substituting,


Solve for Q then use either equation to solve for N.

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