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Kevin and randy music have a jar containing 59 coins all of which are either quarters or nickels the total value of the coins in the jar is $10.35 how many of each type of coin do they have

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37 quarters and 22 nickels :) you're welcome
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Let n = nickels and q = quarters.
n + q = 59
5n + 25q = 1035
Solve these 2 equations for n and q.
q = 37, n = 22. So they have 37 quarters and 22 nickels

37 quarters, 22 nickels.

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