SOLUTION: You have 10 fewer quarters than dimes and 5 fewer nickels than quarters. The total value of the coins is $4.75. How many quarters, nickels, and dimes do you have?

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Question 1125260: You have 10 fewer quarters than dimes and 5 fewer nickels than quarters. The total value of the coins is $4.75. How many quarters, nickels, and dimes do you have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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COINS       HOW MANY            DOLLARS
Quarters      d-10              0.25(d-10)
Dimes          d                0.10d
Nickels       d-10-5=d-15       0.05(d-15)
Money$                            4.75

Make the dollar-sum equation and solve first for d.