document.write( "Question 1103625: A collection of dimes and quarters has a total value of $4.55. If there are 4 times as many dimes as quarters, how many of each coins is in the collection \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #718314 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 25q+10d=455 \n" ); document.write( "4q=d\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "25q+10*4q=455 \n" ); document.write( "divide by 5 \n" ); document.write( "5q+8q=91 \n" ); document.write( "13q=91 \n" ); document.write( "q=91/13 \n" ); document.write( "q=7 \n" ); document.write( "d=28 \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "25q+10d=455 \n" ); document.write( "25*7+10*28=455 \n" ); document.write( "175+280=455 \n" ); document.write( "ok\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Alan's hint is saying to divide 455/65 which equals 7 to save time and effort. \n" ); document.write( " |