SOLUTION: He has 14 coins he has one more dime than quarters & 3 more nickels than dimes. How many of each coin does he have?

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Question 930538: He has 14 coins he has one more dime than quarters & 3 more nickels than dimes. How many of each coin does he have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the number of quarters
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x + (x+1) + +(x+4) = 14
3x = 9
x = 3
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3Q, 4D, 7N
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and...checking
14 coins