SOLUTION: Ron has $1.35 in dimes and quarters in his pocket. If there are twice as many dimes in his pocket as quarters, how many quarters does he have?

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Question 926767: Ron has $1.35 in dimes and quarters in his pocket. If there are twice
as many dimes in his pocket as quarters, how many quarters does he have?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = number of dimes
y = number of quarters
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10x + 25y = 135
x = 2y
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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10x + 25y = 135
x - 2y = 0
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solution:
x = number of dimes = 6
y = number of quarters = 3
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