SOLUTION: I have $2.25 in dimes an quarters. I have two more quarters than dimes. Howmany quarters an dimes do I have

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Question 427013: I have $2.25 in dimes an quarters. I have two more quarters than dimes. Howmany quarters an dimes do I have
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x+25(x+2)=225
10x+25x+50=225
35x=175
x=5
You have 5 dimes and 7 quarters..