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Mrs. boyd has a desk full of quarters and nickels. if she has a total of 26 coins with a total value of $5.30. 6 coins are nickels.
Solution
n+q=26
5n+25q=530
5n+25q (n+q)=530 26
4n+24q=504
n+20=26
n+6q=126
5q = 100
q = 20
n + 20 = 26
n = 6
Added 6/16/2024 9:54:36 AM
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