document.write( "Question 212086: Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with a total value of $4.35. There are 3 more dimes than nickels. How many of each coin is in her collection?
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Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with a total value of $4.35. There are 3 more dimes than nickels. How many of each coin is in her collection?
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\n" ); document.write( "Value Equation: 5n + 10d + 25q = 435 cents
\n" ); document.write( "Quantity Equation: d = n+3
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\n" ); document.write( "Comment: You need one more equation to solve this problem
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