document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1128868>Question 1128868</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Travis has a total of 33 coins consisting of nickels and quarters. The total value of the coins is $4.25. How many of each type of coin does he have? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "quarters: q<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n+q = 33 and therefore n = 33-q<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.05n + 0.25q = 4.25 substitute for n: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.05(33-q) + 0.25q = 4.25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.65 - 0.05q + 0.25q = 4.25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.20q = 2.60<BR>\n" );
document.write( "q = 13 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "So Travis has 13 quarters and 33-13=20 nickels<BR>\n" );
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