SOLUTION: Andy has 17 coins made up of quarters and half dollars, and their total value is $4.75. How many quarters does he have?

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Question 1111779: Andy has 17 coins made up of quarters and half dollars, and their total value is $4.75. How many quarters does he have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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q%2Bh=17%2C%281%2F4%29q%2B%281%2F2%29h=4%263%2F4
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25q%2B50h=475
q%2B2h=19
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system%28q%2B2h=19%2Cq%2Bh=17%29

Subtract second from first:
highlight%28h=2%29

15 Quarters and 2 Half-Dollars