SOLUTION: steve has been saving dimes and quarters. he finds he has 53 coins for a total of $8.45. how many of each type of coin does he have? help I cant remember how to set up my equation.

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Question 470189: steve has been saving dimes and quarters. he finds he has 53 coins for a total of $8.45. how many of each type of coin does he have? help I cant remember how to set up my equation. I think elimination would be best but not sure
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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"he finds he has 53 coins" ___ d + q = 53

"for a total of $8.45" ___ 10d + 25q = 845

to eliminate, multiply the 1st eqn by either 10 or 25 and subtract from the 2nd eqn