Question 435409: Can you please help me solve this word problem?
A jar of dimes and quarters contains $2.50. There are 4 more dimes than quarters. How many of each kind are there?
We need to have the problem solved using two equations, equation solving isn't the problem, it's getting the equations. What I get is this:
x=dimes y=quarters
x+y=2.50
y+4=x
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the second equation is good
in the first equation, where you use the total value, you need to account for the value of the coins ___ .10x + .25y = 2.50
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