document.write( "Question 918957: A collection of quarters and nickels is worth $14.80. There are 88 coins in all.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #557336 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x the number of quarters \n" ); document.write( "25x + 10(88-x) = 1480cents \n" ); document.write( "x = (1480-880)/15 = 40, the number of quarters. 48 Dimes \n" ); document.write( "And...checking \n" ); document.write( "1000 + 480 = 1480 0r $14.80 \n" ); document.write( " |