SOLUTION: Sven has some dimes and quarters. He has at least 40 coins worth at most $8. Let x be the number of dimes Sven has and let y be the number of quarters. Is (15, 30) a solution t

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Question 843145: Sven has some dimes and quarters. He has at least 40 coins worth at most $8. Let x be the number of dimes Sven has and let y be the number of quarters.
Is (15, 30) a solution to the problem? If not, explain why.
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Hi

Is (15, 30) a solution to the problem?

No because solution would result in an amount greater than $8

 15%2A10+%2B+25%2A30 = 150¢ + 750¢ = 900¢  0r $9