SOLUTION: What is the equation for... Ginger has five more quarters than dimes. She has $5.10 in change. If she has only quarters and dimes, how many coins of each type does she have?

Question 519643: What is the equation for... Ginger has five more quarters than dimes. She has $5.10 in change. If she has only quarters and dimes, how many coins of each type does she have?
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When doing coin problems, you have to keep track of the number of coins and their values.
d = number of dimes
10d = value of the dimes in cents
q = number of quarters
25q = value of the quarters in cents
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10d + 25q = 510 cents
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q = d+5
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Solve by substitution.
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Always check your answer!
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Done.
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