SOLUTION: Eric has some quarters and nickels in his pocket. He has 8 more nickels than quarters. The total value is $3.70. Write two equations that could be used to solve the system.

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Question 1052437: Eric has some quarters and nickels in his pocket. He has 8 more nickels than quarters. The total value is $3.70. Write two equations that could be used to solve the system.
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Eric has some quarters and nickels in his pocket. He has 8 more nickels than quarters.
The total value is $3.70. Write two equations that could be used to solve the system.
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 n -   q =   8,
5n + 25q = 370.