SOLUTION: The value of q quarters, q + 1 dimes, and 2q nickels is 90 cents.

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Question 275700: The value of q quarters, q + 1 dimes, and 2q nickels is
90 cents.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The value of q quarters, q + 1 dimes, and 2q nickels is
90 cents.
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Value Equation:
25q + 10(q+1) + 5(2q) = 90 cents
25q + 10q + 10 + 10q = 90
45q = 80
q = not a whole number.
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q must be a whole numbers because it is the # of quarters.
Please check the wording for your problem.
Cheers,
Stan H.