document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=996392>Question 996392</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters consists of 14 coins with a total value of $1.75. If the number of dimes is equal to the number of nickels, find the number of each type of coin. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Equations:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Quantity:: n + d + q = 14 coins<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Value:::: 5n +10d+25q = 175 cents<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Quantity:: n - d + 0 = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve by any method to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "n = 5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "q = 4<BR>\n" );
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