Asked by Christina
Sally's collection of quarters and dimes contains $32.85. There are 171 coins in all. How many quarters and dimes are in Sally's collection?
Can you show me the two equations you got and explain
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Can you show me the two equations you got and explain
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Answers
Answered by
drwls
25 Q + 10 D = 3285 (the total number of cents)
Q + D = 171 (the total number of coins)
To solve, multiply the second equation by 10.
10 Q + 10D = 1710
Now subtract one equation from the other.
15 Q = 1575
Q = 105
D = 171 - 105 = 66
Q + D = 171 (the total number of coins)
To solve, multiply the second equation by 10.
10 Q + 10D = 1710
Now subtract one equation from the other.
15 Q = 1575
Q = 105
D = 171 - 105 = 66