document.write( "Question 24336: Jill has $2.30 in dimes and quarters. There are 5 less dimes than quarters. How many dimes does she have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #12944 by josmiceli(19441)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! d = number of dimes \n" ); document.write( "d + 5 = number of quarters \n" ); document.write( "d(.10) + [(d + 5) * (.25)] = 2.30 \n" ); document.write( ".1d + .25d + 1.25 = 2.30 \n" ); document.write( ".35d = 1.05 \n" ); document.write( "d = 3 \n" ); document.write( "d + 5 = 8 \n" ); document.write( "she has 3 dimes \n" ); document.write( " |