<PRE><B>Question 1165345</B>
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(1) Define variables and expressions to represent the numbers in the problem, based on the given information.&lt;br&gt;
The number of quarters is 6 less than twice the number of dimes.
Let x be the number of dimes; then the number of quarters is 6 less than two times x, or 2x-6.&lt;br&gt;
(2) Write an equation, based on the other given information, that can be solved to find the value of the variable.&lt;br&gt;
The total value of the coins (10 cents for each dime and 25 cents for each quarter) is $6.30, or 630 cents.
{{{10(x)+25(2x-6) = 630}}}&lt;br&gt;
(3) Solve the equation&lt;br&gt;
(Basic algebra -- I leave that to you)&lt;br&gt;
(4) Answer the question&lt;br&gt;
Remember that solving the equation to find the value of x does not finish the problem; you still need to use that value to find the number of dimes and the number of quarters.&lt;br&gt;
(5) Check your answer.&lt;br&gt;
Everybody can make errors in calculations.  Take the time to verify that your answer to the problem satisfies all the conditions of the problem.&lt;br&gt;
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