SOLUTION: tommy has a collection of coins worth $5.20 he has 8 more nickles than quarters ho many of each does he have?

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Question 809799: tommy has a collection of coins worth $5.20 he has 8 more nickles than quarters ho many of each does he have?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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n = q + 8
5n + 25q = 520
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5n + 25q = 520
5(q + 8) + 25q = 520
5q + 40 + 25q = 520
30q = 480
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q = 16
n = 24
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