document.write( "Question 148274: Could you please help me with this problem. I am supposed to use a system of equations to solve this question.
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document.write( "I have 30 coins worth $6.00. The coins are quarters and dimes. How many of each do I have?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #108677 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D + Q = 30 (30 Dimes and Quarters) \n" ); document.write( "10D + 25Q = 600 ($6) \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for D (D=30-Q) \n" ); document.write( "10(30-Q) + 25Q = 600 \n" ); document.write( "300 - 10Q + 25Q = 600 \n" ); document.write( "15Q = 300 \n" ); document.write( "Q = 20 \n" ); document.write( "D = 10 \n" ); document.write( "Check, it works. \n" ); document.write( " |