SOLUTION: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing 53 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is $ 8.65. How many of each typ

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Question 928736: Kevin and Randy Muise have a jar containing
53
coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. The total value of the coins in the jar is
$ 8.65.
How many of each type of coin do they have?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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q + n = 53
25q + 5n = 865