Question

Zach has $8.15 in his pocket. The money is in quarters and dimes. There are a total of 53 coins. How many quarters and dimes does Zach have in his pocket?

Answer 1

34 dimes

19 quarters

Explanation:

815=25x+10y

-1325=-25x+-25y

-510=-15y

510=15y

510÷15=y

34=y

53-34=x

19=x