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Question 357516: I have twice as many nickels as quarters. If the coins are worth $4.90, how many quarters are there?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Number of Coins

nickels = 2x

quarters = x

Value of Coins:

0.05(2x)

0.25x

Your equation:

0.05(2x) + 0.25x = 4.90

Can you finish?