SOLUTION: How many quarters and half dollars would it take to make up $9.50 if you only had 30 coins?

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Question 280287: How many quarters and half dollars would it take to make up $9.50 if you only had 30 coins?
Answer by Inkyvoyd(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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50x+25(30-x)=950
50x-25x+750=950
25x+750=950
25x=200
x=8
8Half dollars, 22 quarters