SOLUTION: Jo has 37 coins (all nickels, dimes, and quarters) worth $5.50. She has 4 more quarters than nickels. How many dimes does Jo have? Please help me! I have been stuck on this prob

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Question 904491: Jo has 37 coins (all nickels, dimes, and quarters) worth $5.50. She has 4 more quarters than nickels. How many dimes does Jo have?
Please help me! I have been stuck on this problem for the last half an hour. Also, please show me how to set up the equation. Thanks in advanced.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n+d+q=37,
5n+10d+25q=550,
q-n=4
1,1,1,37
5,10,25,550
-1,0,1,4
(12,9,16)
12n 60
9d 90
16q 400

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