SOLUTION: Linda has some dimes and quarters. If she has 26 coins worth a total of $4.70, how many of each type of coin does she have?

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Question 1049273: Linda has some dimes and quarters. If she has 26 coins worth a total of $4.70, how many of each type of coin does she have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just too routine a coin combination question exercise.

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Multiply both members of the money account equation by 20 to get whole numbered coefficients.