SOLUTION: In a collection of dimes and nickels there are 43 coins. all together the cost is $3.05. how do you the ratio of dimes to quarters by using the system of equations?

Question 920986: In a collection of dimes and nickels there are 43 coins. all together the cost is $3.05. how do you the ratio of dimes to quarters by using the system of equations?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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(2)
(2)
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and
(1)
(1)
and

check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK

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