document.write( "Question 918729: James has more dimes than quarters. If he has $7.25, how many of each coin does he have?\r
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document.write( "I have tried 10x + 25x = 725, but it doesn't seem right since he is supposed to have more dimes than quarters. \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #557218 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 25a + 10b = 725 \n" ); document.write( "a > b \n" ); document.write( "Re TY, noticed(if a = b) 725/35 = 20+, so tried 21 for a \n" ); document.write( "25(21) + 10(20) = 725cents \n" ); document.write( "21 Quarters and 20 Dimes \n" ); document.write( " |