SOLUTION: randy has a jar containing 51 coins, all quarters and nickels. totaling $5.55. how many quarters are in the jar?

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Question 729933: randy has a jar containing 51 coins, all quarters and nickels. totaling $5.55. how many quarters are in the jar?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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q+n=51
n=51-q
25q+5n=555
5q+n=111
5q+51-q=111
4q=60
q=15
n=36