SOLUTION: Sally has $8.20 in quarters and nickels. She has 44 total coins. How many nickels and quarters does she have?

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Question 1072059: Sally has $8.20 in quarters and nickels. She has 44 total coins. How many nickels and quarters does she have?
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Sally has $8.20 in quarters and nickels. She has 44 total coins. How many nickels and quarters does she have?
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Let Q be the number of quarters. Then your equation is

25Q + 5*(44-Q) = 820   cents.


Do you understand WHY ?


If you do, then simplify and solve this equation for Q.

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    - Solving coin problems without using equations
    - Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing coins
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    - Solving coin problems mentally by grouping without using equations
    - Santa Claus helps solving coin problem

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The referred lessons are the part of this online textbook under the topic "Coin problems".