SOLUTION: Could you please help me solve this word problem?: You are given $3.45 in change, however the cash register only has dimes and quarters. You receive a total of 15 coins back. Ho

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Question 518228: Could you please help me solve this word problem?:
You are given $3.45 in change, however the cash register only has dimes and quarters. You receive a total of 15 coins back. How many dimes do you receive?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d+q=15
10d+25q=345
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