SOLUTION: How many Dimes and Quarters Ethan has 23 coins in his pocket, all of which are dimes and quarters. If the total value of his change is 305 cents, how many dimes and how many quart

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Question 1177024: How many Dimes and Quarters
Ethan has 23 coins in his pocket, all of which are dimes and quarters. If the total value of his change is 305 cents, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Q quarters, then 23-Q dimes.

25Q%2B10%2823-Q%29=305
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