SOLUTION: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 32 ​coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is ​$ 4.40. How many of each typ

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Question 1152732: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing
32 ​coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is ​$ 4.40. How many of each type of coin do they​ have?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28q%2Bn=32%2C25q%2B5n=440%29

system%28q%2Bn=32%2C5q%2Bn=88%29
Subtract E1 from E2 and quickly find q.