Set up a system of equations needed to solve each probler

11. You have 42 coins valued at $3.00. Some of

the coins are dimes and some are quarters. Find the

number of each you have.

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Jaycee

8 July, 00:24

Set up a system of equations needed to solve each probler

11. You have 42 coins valued at $3.00. Some of

the coins are dimes and some are quarters. Find the

number of each you have.

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Boots · Answer 1

This is not a solvable question, since the least amount of money you can have with this combination is $4.20.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let q = quarters

Let d = dimes

Equation: 0.1d + 0.25q = 3.00

Maximum amount of dimes: 0.1d * 42 = 4.2d

Set up a system of equations needed to solve each probler11. You have 42 coins valued at $3.00. Some ofthe coins are dimes and some are quarters. Find thenumber of each you have.

Set up a system of equations needed to solve each probler

11. You have 42 coins valued at $3.00. Some of

the coins are dimes and some are quarters. Find the

number of each you have.