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Jorge has some dimes and quarters. He has 10 more dimes than quarters and the collection of coins is worth $2.40. How many dimes and quarters does Jorge have?

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Answer:

14 dimes and 4 quarters

Step-by-step explanation:

x= number of dimes

y=number of quarters

x-10=y

0.10x+0.25y=2.40

substitute for y

0.10x+0.25(x-10)=2.40

0.35x-2.50=2.40

0.35x=4.90

x=14

y=4

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