Asked by Amanda
A man has $1.15 in quarters and dimes in his pocket. If he has one more dime than he has quarters, how many of each coin does he have?
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
3 quarters and 4 dimes
Answered by
Kiera
Thank you, but can you show the steps?
Answered by
Reiny
number of quarters ---- x
" he has one more dime than he has quarters" --->
dimes ---- x+1
now for the "value" of coins equation:
25x + 10(x+1) = 115
25x + 10x + 10 = 115
35x = 105
x = 3
etc
" he has one more dime than he has quarters" --->
dimes ---- x+1
now for the "value" of coins equation:
25x + 10(x+1) = 115
25x + 10x + 10 = 115
35x = 105
x = 3
etc
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