<PRE><B>Question 495533</B>
Write an equation for each statment:
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I have $9.45 in quarters and dimes in my pocket.
.10d + .25q = 9.45
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The number of dimes is 18 less than twice the number of quarters.
d = 2q - 18
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In the 1st equation replace d with (2q-18)
.10(2q-18) + .25q = 9.45
.2q - 1.8 + .25q = 9.45
.2q + .25q = 9.45 + 1.80
.45q = 11.25
q = {{{11.25/.45}}}
q = 25 quarters
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I know you can find the number of dimes now, check the total in the 1st equation




 How many of each do I have in my pocket?</PRE>