Question 1165354
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Let *[tex \Large x] represent the number of quarters.  Then, since there are a total of 34 coins that are either nickels or quarters, *[tex \Large 34\ -\ x] must represent the number of nickels.  *[tex \Large 25x] is the number of cents in *[tex \Large x] quarters, and *[tex \Large 5(34\,-\,x)] is the number of cents in *[tex \Large 34\,-\,x] nickels, and the difference between these two amounts is 520 cents.  Hence:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 25x\ -\ 5(34\,-\,x)\ =\ 520]


Solve for *[tex \Large x] and then calculate *[tex \Large 34\,-\,x]

																
John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi}\ +\ 1\ =\ 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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