document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1030762>Question 1030762</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Kevin and randy muise have a jar containing 61 coins, all of which are either quarter or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $5.65. How many of each type do they have? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Make Nickels = x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "and Quarters = y<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = y = 61.......(1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x + 25y = 565......(2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Multiply Eq(1) by 25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "25x + 25y = 1525.....(1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x + 25y = 565.......(2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Subtract Eq(2) from Eq(1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "20x   =   960<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 48<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Substitute x = 48 into Eq(1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + y = 61<BR>\n" );
document.write( "48 + y = 61<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = 61 - 48<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = 13<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Kevin and Randy had:-<BR>\n" );
document.write( "48 Nickels and 13 Quarters.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Hope this helps:-) </SPAN>\n" );
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