SOLUTION: miguel's coin collection consists of dimes and quarters. if he has 53 coins worth $7.85, how many of each type of coin does he have?
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Question 294608: miguel's coin collection consists of dimes and quarters. if he has 53 coins worth $7.85, how many of each type of coin does he have?
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miguel's coin collection consists of dimes and quarters. if he has 53 coins worth $7.85, how many of each type of coin does he have?
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Miguel must be very proud.
d + q = 53
10d+ 25q = 785
2d + 5q = 157
2d + 2q = 106
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3q = 51
q = 17 quarters
d = 36 dimes
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