Question 127486
Let x= number of quarters
20-x= number of nickels

25(x)+5(20-x)= 260 cents 
25x+100-5x=260
20x=160
x=8 Quarters
20-x=12 Nickels


Check:  
8 quarters = $2.00
12 nickels = $ .60

Total= $2.60

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