SOLUTION: I have one more dime than I have quarters and the total amount of the coins is $1.15. How many dimes and quarters do I have?

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Question 492430: I have one more dime than I have quarters and the total amount of the coins is $1.15. How many dimes and quarters do I have?
Answer by gabbymad98(6) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = quarters
y = dimes
x + y = $1.15
y - x = 1
This is a system I hope that answered your question sorry about the first answer I got confused.