SOLUTION: Valerie has 1.30 in the bank. She has 4 fewer nickels than quarters. Write an equation to solve the problem. How many quarters does she have? How many nickels does

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Question 1153408:
Valerie has 1.30 in the bank. She has 4 fewer nickels than quarters.
Write an equation to solve the problem.
How many quarters does she have?
How many nickels does she have?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%2825q%2B5n=130%2Cq-n=4%29

system%285q%2Bn=26%2Cq-n=4%29

Add the two equations.
6q=30
highlight%28q=5%29-----------------Quarters

highlight%28n=1%29-----------------nickel