Certainly, let's break down the problem into steps to better understand:
Step 1: Let's start by defining the variables for this problem:
- Let q represent the number of quarters Kayleigh has.
- Let n represent the number of nickels Kayleigh has.
Step 2: Now, we need to keep in mind that the worth of each coin is different:
- Each quarter (q) is worth 25 cents.
- Each nickel (n) is worth 5 cents.
Step 3: To find the total value of all the coins Kayleigh has, we add together the value of all quarters and the value of all nickels. We can use our variables to represent this.
Step 4: Thus, our final equation that represents the total value of the coins (in cents) Kayleigh has is:
total_value = 25q + 5n
Where,
- 'total_value' represents the total value of all the coins in cents,
- 'q' represents the number of quarters,
- 'n' represents the number of nickels.
Now you can substitute the number of quarters and nickels Kayleigh has into the equation to find out the total value of her coins.