Problema Solution
madison collected a bunch of dimes and quaters for her school fundraiser. she collected a total of 122 coins and a total of $21.50
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d = number of dimes
1 dime = 10 cents
q = number of quarters
1 quarter = 25 cents
$21.50 = 2,150 cents
Since Madison has 122 coins in total we have:
d + q = 122
10d + 25q = 2150
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d = 60 dimes
q = 62 quarters
Madison collected 60 dimes and 62 quarters.