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Patty had four times as many quarters as nickels. She had $12.60 in all. How many nickels and how many quarters did
she have?
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Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?

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Answer:

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Explanation:

q = quarters value = .25 q

n = nickels = 4q value = .05 (4q)

summed = 12.60

.25q + .05(4q) = 12.60 <====== can be used to solve the problem

.45q = 12.60

q = 28 quarters then nickels = 4q = 112

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