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Question 346391: A collection of Half-dollars and quarters is worth $26. There are 65coins in all. How many of each are there.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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h + q = 65

.5h + .25q = 26

find the equivalent value for h (or q) in the 1st equation and substitute the value into the second equation