There are 12 coins ; dimes and quarters. The number of dimes is 2 more than the number of quarters.

Mathematics

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galben [10]2 years ago

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Answer:

D. $1.95

F. $3

Step-by-step explanation:

dimes: x + 2

quarters: x

x + 2 + x = 12

2x + 2 = 12

2x = 10

x = 5

dimes: x + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7

quarters: x = 5

Total value: (7 * .10) + (5 * .25) = $1.95

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dimes: x

quarters: 2x

x + 2x = 15

3x = 15

x = 5

dimes: x = 5

quarters: 2x = 2(5) = 10

Total value: (5 * .10) + (10 * .25) = $3

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