Question 326894
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Let *[tex \Large d] represent the number of dimes.


Let *[tex \Large q] represent the number of quarters.


Since dimes are worth 10 cents, the value of all of the dimes in cents is *[tex \Large 10d]


Likewise the value of all of the quarters is *[tex \Large 25q]


Since I expressed the value of the coins in terms of cents, let's express the total value of the coins in cents as well.  *[tex \Large $7.00 = 700] cents.


We know there are 46 coins, so:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ d\ +\ q\ =\ 46]


And we know the total value of the coins is 700 cents, so:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 10d\ +\ 25q\ =\ 700]


Rearrange the first equation:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ d\ =\ 46\ -\ q]


Substitute:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 10(46\ -\ q)\ +\ 25q\ =\ 700]


Now all you need to do is solve for *[tex \Large q] and *[tex \Large d] follows directly.


John
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