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A jar of coins has only nickels and quarters, which are worth a total of $3.25. There are 5 fewer quarters than nickels. How many quarters and nickels are in the jar?
11 years ago

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Steve
5n + 25q = 325
q = n-5

now just plug in q and solve for n.
11 years ago

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