SOLUTION: A collection of quarters and dimes is worth $16.00. There are 34 more dimes than quarters. How many of each are there?

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Question 436989: A collection of quarters and dimes is worth $16.00. There are 34 more dimes than quarters. How many of each are there?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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10(q+34)+25(q)=1600
10q+340+25q=1600
35q=1260
q=36
d=70
The collection has 70 dimes and 36 quarters..