Question

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There are $3.90 worth of nickles and quarters in a piggy bank. There are 6 more quarters than nickels.

How many of each coin are in the piggy bank?



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nickels and
quarter

Answer 1

Answer: well 8 nickles and 14 Quarters

Explanation:

x: number of nickles

y: number of quarters

We now write the system of equations.

We have then:

0.05x + 0.25y = 3.90\\y = x + 6

Solving the system of equations graphically we have:

x = 8\\y = 14

Answer 2

8 nickels and 14 quarters

Explanation: