SOLUTION: Shaylee and jon have 20 coins they would like to give to their Algebra teacher. If they are all quarters and nickels and have a value of $2.60 how many of each coin do they have.

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Question 256738: Shaylee and jon have 20 coins they would like to give to their Algebra teacher. If they are all quarters and nickels and have a value of $2.60 how many of each coin do they have.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No bribes for the Algebra teachers. Or the bribe has to be larger than that.
q+n=20
25q+5n=260
n=12 q=8