SOLUTION: Ron has 15 coins with a total value of $2.15. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?

Question 1009803: Ron has 15 coins with a total value of $2.15. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of nickels
Let = number of quarters
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(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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(2)
Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
8 nickels and 7 quarters
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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