Inactive Tutor answered 02/09/23
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d+q = 34
10d +25q = 550
10d + 10q= 340
15q = 210
q = 210/15 = 14 quarters
d = 34-14 = 20 dimes
10(20)+ 25(14)
= 200+ 350
=550
Manny Y.
asked 02/09/23Terrence has 34 coins in his pocket, all of which are dimes and quarters. If the total value of his change is 550 cents, how many dimes and how many quarters does he have?
Inactive Tutor answered 02/09/23
d+q = 34
10d +25q = 550
10d + 10q= 340
15q = 210
q = 210/15 = 14 quarters
d = 34-14 = 20 dimes
10(20)+ 25(14)
= 200+ 350
=550
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