SOLUTION: A jar containing only quarters and dimes. Contains a total of 65 coins. The value of all the coins. In the jar is 9.95. Solve by elimination to find the amount. If dimes that are i

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Question 453780: A jar containing only quarters and dimes. Contains a total of 65 coins. The value of all the coins. In the jar is 9.95. Solve by elimination to find the amount. If dimes that are in the jsr
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x+y=65
10x+25y=995
10x+10y=650
15y=345
y=23
x=42
There are 42 dimes and 23 quarters in the jar..