I have
x+y=34
.10x+.25y=7.45

would that be the right setup for
You have $7.45 in coins which are all dimes and quarters. If you have 34 coins in total, how many are dimes and how many are quarters?

i get x=7 and y=27 but its different from the answer sheet.

Question

I have
 x+y=34
 .10x+.25y=7.45 

would that be the right setup for 
You have $7.45 in coins which are all dimes and quarters. If you have 34 coins in total, how many are dimes and how many are quarters?

i get x=7 and y=27 but its different from the answer sheet.

anonymous · Answer

those are the correct answers, its possible that there is a typo in the answer sheet :)

anonymous · Answer

True, but the answer sheet says 21 dimes 13 quarters. major typo lol

anonymous · Answer

that gives you $5.35 ....

anonymous · Answer

lol, hey your answer is right....typos are very common in answer sheets lol, dont sweat it :)

anonymous · Answer

Ha yeah i guess my professor wasnt paying attention at all

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

anonymous · Answer

youre welcome Caleb! :)