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Question 844994: $8.85 worth of quarters and dimes. there are only 45 coins . how many quarters . how many nickels
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Hi,

there are only 45 coins +highlight_green%28x%29quarters and +highlight_green%2845-x%29+ dimes

Question states*** CENTS makes sense

 25x + 10(45-x) = 885  cents

   15x = 885-450

   15x =  435

     x = 29 quarters  and 16 dimes

CHECKING our answer***

 725 + 160 = 885cents or $8.85

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