document.write( "Question 995016: A jar filled with only dimes and quarters contains a total of 58 coins. The value of all the coins in the jar is $10.60. How many quarters are in the jar! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #807709 by CubeyThePenguin(3113)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! d = number of dimes \n" ); document.write( "q = number of quarters\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "d + q = 58 \n" ); document.write( "10d + 25q = 1060\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Multiply the first equation by 25.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "25d + 25q = 1450 \n" ); document.write( "-(10d + 25q = 1060) \n" ); document.write( "----------------------- \n" ); document.write( "15d = 390 \n" ); document.write( "d = 26\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "There are 26 dimes and 32 quarters. \n" ); document.write( " |