SOLUTION: George has quarters and nickels in his pocket. He has ten fewer nickels than quarters, and their total value is $6.10. How many of each does he have?

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Question 1148475: George has quarters and nickels in his pocket. He has ten fewer nickels than quarters, and their total value is $6.10. How many of each does he have?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28q-n=10%2C25q%2B5n=610%29

system%285q%2Bn=122%2Cq-n=10%29

ADD:
6q=132
highlight%28q=22%29----------quarters

122-5%2A22=n
highlight%28n=12%29--------nickels