SOLUTION: Sven has some dimes and quarters. He has at least 40 coins worth at most $8. Let x be the number of dimes Sven has and let y be the number of quarters. Is (15, 30) a solution t

Question 843145: Sven has some dimes and quarters. He has at least 40 coins worth at most $8. Let x be the number of dimes Sven has and let y be the number of quarters.
Is (15, 30) a solution to the problem? If not, explain why.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Is (15, 30) a solution to the problem?

No because solution would result in an amount greater than $8

  = 150� + 750� = 900�  0r $9 

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