Question

Little Melinda has nickels and quarters in her bank. She has two

Answer 1

A) N +2 = Q which equals

A) N -Q = -2

B) .05N +.25Q = 3.50  multiplying A) by .25

A) .25N -.25Q = -.5  then adding A) and B)

.30N = 3

Nickels = 10 Quarters = 12

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.05 nickels = $0.50  .25 Quarters = $3.00