SOLUTION: Forty-three coins have a total value of $9.95. If the coins are all nickels and quarters, how many are quarters? I have tried n+q=43 and n+q=9.95, please help me?

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Question 435966: Forty-three coins have a total value of $9.95. If the coins are all nickels and quarters, how many are quarters?
I have tried n+q=43 and n+q=9.95, please help me?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n+q=43
5n+25q=995
5n+5q=215
20q=780
q=39
n=4
There are 39 quarters and 4 nickels..