SOLUTION: adam has quarters and dimes in his pocket. there are 28 coins in all, and they are worth $4.60 altogether. how many quarters and dimes does adam have?

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Question 541030: adam has quarters and dimes in his pocket. there are 28 coins in all, and they are worth $4.60 altogether. how many quarters and dimes does adam have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are too many coins in his pocket. He will develop a hole or lsoe some of the coins.
q+d=28
.25q+.10d=4.60