SOLUTION: Laura has $4.50 in dimes and quarters. She has 3 more dimes than quarters. How many quarters does she have? I'm nt sure how to set up the equation in word problems. Once I hav

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Question 706920: Laura has $4.50 in dimes and quarters.
She has 3 more dimes than quarters.
How many quarters does she have?
I'm nt sure how to set up the equation in word problems. Once I have the equation I have no problems with the math. Please help!!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Laura has $4.50 in dimes and quarters.
She has 3 more dimes than quarters.
How many quarters does she have?
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q = # of quarters
d = # of dimes
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Now what?