SOLUTION: Jake has $2.55 in dimes and quarters. He has eight more dimes than quarters. How many quarters does he have?

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Question 684511: Jake has $2.55 in dimes and quarters. He has eight more dimes than quarters. How many quarters does he have?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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13dimes=$1.30
5quarters=$1.25
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total====$2.55