Manuel has 4 fewer than twice as many nickels than quarters. Combined the nickels and quarters add up to $8.50. How many of each kind of coins does he have?

Can you please give me the equation to this? Thanks!

Question

Manuel has 4 fewer than twice as many nickels than quarters. Combined the nickels and quarters add up to $8.50. How many of each kind of coins does he have?

Can you please give me the equation to this? Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

well the first equation is .25x+.05y=8.50
and he is 4 nickels short from having 2 times more nickels than quarters, then
2x=y+4 is your second equation

anonymous · Answer

@DrDragon13 can you plz give me one equation?