SOLUTION: Laura found $2.15 in quarters and nickels in the bottom of her purse. There were seven fewer quarters than nickels. How many nickels and quarters did she find?

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Question 489114: Laura found $2.15 in quarters and nickels in the bottom of her purse. There were seven fewer quarters than nickels. How many nickels and quarters did she find?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n+25(n-7)=215
30n-175=215
30n=390
n=13
Laura had 13 nickels and 6 quarters..