SOLUTION: Sixty coins were emptied from a candy machine. There were only quarters and dimes. The total value was $12.00. How many of each type of coin were there

Question 830770: Sixty coins were emptied from a candy machine. There were only quarters and dimes. The total value was $12.00. How many of each type of coin were there
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = dimes
y = quarters
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x + y = 60
10x + 25y = 1200
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x = dimes = 20
y = quarters = 40
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