SOLUTION: James has more dimes than quarters. If he has $7.25, how many of each coin does he have? I have tried 10x + 25x = 725, but it doesn't seem right since he is supposed to have mor

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Question 918729: James has more dimes than quarters. If he has $7.25, how many of each coin does he have?
I have tried 10x + 25x = 725, but it doesn't seem right since he is supposed to have more dimes than quarters.
Thanks!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25a + 10b = 725
a > b
Re TY, noticed(if a = b) 725/35 = 20+, so tried 21 for a
25(21) + 10(20) = 725cents
21 Quarters and 20 Dimes