SOLUTION: Susie had 7 less than 3 times as many dimes as quarters. She had 14 dimes. how many quarters did she have?

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Question 990527: Susie had 7 less than 3 times as many dimes as quarters. She had 14 dimes. how many quarters did she have?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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d = number of dimes
q = number of quarters

q = 3d - 7 = 3(14) - 7 = 35

Susie had 35 quarters.