SOLUTION: A man has dimes and quarters worth $9.50. If he has 50 coins in all, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have?

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Question 1044367: A man has dimes and quarters worth $9.50. If he has 50 coins in all, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A man has dimes and quarters worth $9.50. If he has 50 coins in all, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have?
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d + q = 50
10d + 25q = 950

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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On coin problems see the lessons
    - Coin problems
    - More Coin problems
    - Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing coins
    - Typical coin problems from the archive
in this site.