SOLUTION: Generalize: Write a rule that describes how to find the number of quarters for any number of nickels.

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Question 483428: Generalize: Write a rule that describes how to find the number of quarters for any number of nickels.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +q+ = number of quarters
Let +n+ = number nickels
+q+=+%285n%29+%2F+25+
+q+=+n%2F5+
where +n+%3E=+5+
Ignore any fractions of a quarter