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Yolanda paid for her movie ticket using 28 coins, all nickels and quarters. The ticket cost $4. Which system of linear equations can be used to find the number of nickels, n, and the number of quarters, q, yolanda used? n + q = 28 0. 05n + 0. 25q = 4 n + q = 4 5n + 25q = 28 n + q = 28 5n + 25q = 4 n + q = 4 0. 05n + 0. 25q = 28.

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Answer:

If nickels and quarters add up to 28 coins then it would be

n + q = 28

If nickels are .05 and quarters are .25 and the total is $4 then it would be

.05n + .25q = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

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