SOLUTION: kevin and randy muse have a jar containing 55 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. the total value of the coins in the jar is $10.15. how many of each type of coin d

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Question 958051: kevin and randy muse have a jar containing 55 coins, all of which are either quarters or nickels. the total value of the coins in the jar is $10.15. how many of each type of coin do they have?
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n = number of nickels
q = number of quarters

n + q = 55
5n + 25q = 1015 ---> n + 5q = 203

n + 5q = 203
-n - q = -55
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4q = 148
q = 37

There are 18 nickels and 37 quarters.