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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help. I think I know the answer but I don't know if I am correct. Please help me verify my answer. A jar contains only dimes and quarters. The number of quarters is 8 less than the number of dimes. The value of the coins is $4.30. a. Write an equation that you can use to solve for the number of dimes, d. b. How many dimes are in the jar?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do u think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hold on and I will fix that.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.) 0.10d+0.25(d-8)=4.30

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B.) 18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. That would be what i think!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you so much!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are welcome!

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