SOLUTION: You have five more dimes than quarters, and the total amount of money is $2.95. How many dimes and quarters do you have?

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Question 359237: You have five more dimes than quarters, and the total amount of money is $2.95. How many dimes and quarters do you have?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your equation is:


0.10(x + 5) + 0.25x = 2.95


Can you finish?