SOLUTION: Fred has a total of 43 quarters and nickels, worth $7.75. How many quarters and how many nickels does he have?

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Question 773622: Fred has a total of 43 quarters and nickels, worth $7.75. How many quarters and how many nickels does he have?
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Fred has a total of 43 quarters and nickels, worth $7.75. How many quarters and how many nickels does he have?
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n + q = 43
5n + 25q = 775

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