Question 381970
quarters = x
dimes = x+8
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total = 255 cents
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25x+10(x+8)=255
25x+10x+80=255
35x+80=255
-80
35x=255-80
35x=175
x=5 quarters
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dimes = x+8 = 5+8 =13 
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