SOLUTION: lucy has 35 coins consisting of nickels and quarters amounting to $5.75. how many coins of each kind does she have.

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Question 278005: lucy has 35 coins consisting of nickels and quarters amounting to $5.75. how many coins of each kind does she have.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+q=35
5n+25q=575
n=15 q=20
check
5*15+25*20=575
75+500=575
575=575
ok