SOLUTION: A collection of nickels and quarters is worth $5.70. There are 46 coins in all. Write a system of equations and solve the system to find the number of each type of coin. I really

Question 170680: A collection of nickels and quarters is worth $5.70. There are 46 coins in all. Write a system of equations and solve the system to find the number of each type of coin.
I really need help with this problem please.
Thanks Jason
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-----------------------------> EQN 1
Also, ------------------> EQN 2
In EQN 1 we get,
----------------------------------> EQN 3
Subst. EQN 3 in EQN 2:

---->
, Number of Nickels
Fotr Quarters, go back EQN 3:
, Number of Quarters
In doubt? Go back EQN 2:

Thank you,
Jojo
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