SOLUTION: a collection of nickles and quarters contains 25 coins. if there are 3 more nickles than quarters, what is the total value of coins

Question 923841: a collection of nickles and quarters contains 25 coins. if there are 3 more nickles than quarters, what is the total value of coins
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = number of nickels
y = number of quarters
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x + y = 25
x = y + 3
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 25
x - y = 3
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solution:
x = number of nickels = 14
y = number of quarters = 11
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