SOLUTION: The number of dimes is 2 less than the number of quarters. If the coins are worth $1.55, find how many quarters there are? How many dimes?

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Question 1050255: The number of dimes is 2 less than the number of quarters. If the coins are worth $1.55, find how many quarters there are? How many dimes?
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The number of dimes is 2 less than the number of quarters. If the coins are worth $1.55, find how many quarters there are? How many dimes?
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Set the 2 quarters aside --> $1.05
Each set of 1 D & 1Q = 35 cents
105/35 = 3 sets
--> 3 dimes & 5 quarters