SOLUTION: Ten nickels and quarters have a total value of $1.70. How many of each are there? I don't really understand this question can someone help me write an equation for it and solvin

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Question 953283: Ten nickels and quarters have a total value of $1.70. How many of each are there?
I don't really understand this question can someone help me write an equation for it and solving?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assign variables for how many of each coin.

Account for coins.

Account for money quantity.

Two linear equations using two unknown variables. Solve.

RESULT: Four nickels and six quarters




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The only trouble might be in accounting for money using coin values.
One nickel is 0.05 dollars;
one quarter is 0.25 dollars.