SOLUTION: How do you write $1.71 in pennies, dimes and quarters in an algebraic equation?

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Question 784802: How do you write $1.71 in pennies, dimes and quarters in an algebraic equation?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4Q + 7D + 1P = 1.71 = 4*.25 + 7*.1 +1*.01 is one way.


Another is 6Q + 2D + 1P = 1.71 = 6*.25 + 2*.1 + 1*.01