SOLUTION: If Darius has 16 quarters and nickels in his pocket, and they have a combined value of 260 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

Question 1129647: If Darius has 16 quarters and nickels in his pocket, and they have a combined value of 260 cents, how many of each coin does he have?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of quarters
Let = number of nickels
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)

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and
(1)
(1)
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7 nickels
9 quarters
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check:

OK
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