SOLUTION: Twenty-four coins, all nickels and quarters, have a total of $2.40. How many of each are there? x= nickles y= quarters

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Question 1105125: Twenty-four coins, all nickels and quarters, have a total of $2.40. How many of each are there?
x= nickles
y= quarters

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Twenty-four coins, all nickels and quarters, have a total of $2.40. How many of each are there?
x= nickles
y= quarters
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n = nickels
q = quarters
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n + q = 24
5n + 25q = 240

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