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Question 1096829: you have a jar of 48 coins, consisting of nickles and quartes worth a total of $5.80. How many quarters are in the jar?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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N%2BQ=48
and
5N%2B25Q=580
N%2B5Q=116
From above,
N=48-Q
Substituting,
48-Q%2B5Q=116
4Q=68
Solve for Q then use either equation to solve for N.