document.write( "Question 1047885: For the following problem, set up the augmented matrix that describes the situation, and solve for the desired solution:\r
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document.write( "John has a jarful of quarters and nickels. There are 104 coins in the jar. The value of the coins is $16.60. How many of each type of coin are there? \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #663459 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 25x + 5(104-x) = 1660 CENTS makes sense \n" ); document.write( "x = (1660 - 520)/20 = 57, number of Quarters. Nickels 47 \n" ); document.write( "AND \n" ); document.write( "25*57 + 5*47 = 1660 CHECKS! \n" ); document.write( " |