SOLUTION: Stacey's collection has 15 coins in all.Three times as many nickels as dimes. 7 quarters.
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Question 551326: Stacey's collection has 15 coins in all.Three times as many nickels as dimes. 7 quarters.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = dimes
n = nickels
q = quarters
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d + n + q = 15 coins
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q = 7
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d + n = 15 - 7 = 8
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n = 3*d
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d + 3*d = 8
4*d = 8
d = 2
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n = 3*2 = 6
.
done
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