document.write( "Question 32459: ((( cindy has $6.05 in quarters and nickels. How many of each coin does she have if there are 53 coins in all.)))) Can you please help me set up this problem \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #18956 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! X+Y=53 AND 5X+25Y=605 X=53-Y SUBSTITUTING IN THE SECOND EQUATION WE GET\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "5(53-Y)+25Y=605 OR 265-5Y+25Y=605 OR 20Y=340 OR Y=17 THEREFORE X=53-17 OR X=36\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "PROOF 5*36+17*25=605 OR 180+425=605 OR 605=605 \n" ); document.write( " |