SOLUTION: Lou and Julia have the same number of coins. Lou has only dimes and Julia has only quarters. If Julia has $1.80 more than Lou does, how many coins does each have?
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Question 710390: Lou and Julia have the same number of coins. Lou has only dimes and Julia has only quarters. If Julia has $1.80 more than Lou does, how many coins does each have? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of dimes that Lou has
Let = number of quarters that Julia has
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and, since
(1)
(1)
Each has 12 coins
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
