Answer: nickels = 13, dimes = 7, quarters = 14
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
First, set up the equations for each coin:
Next, the sum of the coins is $4.85 so substitute and solve for the variable:
Nickels + Dimes + Quarters = Sum
(0.30 + 0.05d) + 0.10d + 0.50d = 4.85
0.30 + 0.65d = 4.85
0.65d = 4.55
d = 7
Lastly, plug the d-value into the quantity equation for the nickels and quarters to find their quantity.
nickels: 6 + d = 6 + (7) = 13
quarters: 2d = 2(7) = 14
