SOLUTION: the number of quarters is 2 more than 3 times the number of dimes. There are 4 less nickels than dimes. If the value of the dimes and quarters is $6.45,find the number of dimes and

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Question 1176582: the number of quarters is 2 more than 3 times the number of dimes. There are 4 less nickels than dimes. If the value of the dimes and quarters is $6.45,find the number of dimes and quarters.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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you can evaluate for q and n.