document.write( "Question 35165: We need to Write the equation. Arnold had $1.70 in dimes and quarters. He had 3 more dimes than quarters. How many of each coin did he have?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #21351 by checkley71(8403)\"\" \"About 
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D=Q+3 & 10D+25Q=170 OR SUBSTITUTING (Q+3) FOR Q IN THE SECOND EQUATION WE HAVE\r
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