at start,
number of dimes --- x
number of quarters -- x
after give-away:
dimes = x
quarters = x-15
10x + 25(x-15) = 2250
solve for x
Ashley had an equal number of dimes and quarters until she gave 15 quarters away. She now has $ 22.50 in dimes and quarters. How many dimes does she have?
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