SOLUTION: Megan has twice as many quarters as half-dollars. The total value is $5.00. How many of each type of coins are there?

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Question 196372: Megan has twice as many quarters as half-dollars. The total value is $5.00. How many of each type of coins are there?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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.25*2x+.50x=5.00
.50x+.50x=5.00
x=5 ans.
Proof
.25*2*5+.50*5=5.00
2.50+2.50=5.00
5.00=5.00