SOLUTION: Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with a total value of $4.95. There are 9 more dimes than nickels and 5 more quarters than nickels. How many of each coin is i

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Question 810692: Katie has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters with a total value of $4.95. There are 9 more dimes than nickels and 5 more quarters than nickels. How many of each coin is in her collection?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n+10d+25q=495,
d=n+9,
q=n+5
d = 16, n = 7, q = 12