SOLUTION: The number of dimes is three more than five times the number of quarters. The value of the coins is $7.05. How many dimes and quarters are there?

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Question 278027: The number of dimes is three more than five times the number of quarters. The value of the coins is $7.05. How many dimes and quarters are there?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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d=5q+3
10d+25q=705
d=48 q=9
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480+225=705
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48=5*9+3
48=45+3
48=48
ok