document.write( "Question 938385: Jane bought a pencil and received change for $3 in 20 coins, all nickels and quarters. How many of each kind are given? \n" ); document.write( "
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x the number of quarters
\n" ); document.write( "25x + 5(20-x) = 300 CENTS makes Sense
\n" ); document.write( "20x = 200
\n" ); document.write( "x = 10, the number of quarters. 10 Nickels \"20-10\"
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\n" ); document.write( "250 + 50 = 300cents 0r $3.00
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