SOLUTION: Ron has 13 coins with a total value of $1.65. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have? Ron has __ nickles and ___ quarters?

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Question 1039157: Ron has 13 coins with a total value of $1.65. The coins are nickels and quarters. How many of each coin does he have?
Ron has __ nickles and ___ quarters?

Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be nickels,q be quarters. Then:
5n+25(13-n)=165
5n+325-25n=165
20n=160
n=8
13-n=5
Ron has 5 quarters and 8 nickels!!!!!!!!!!!!