In a coin collection, the number of nickels is 8 more than twice the number of quarters. If the collection has 42 nickels, how many quarters are in the collection? A) 15 B) 14 C) 17 D) 25

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Andre Henderson

4 September, 06:00

In a coin collection, the number of nickels is 8 more than twice the number of quarters. If the collection has 42 nickels, how many quarters are in the collection? A) 15 B) 14 C) 17 D) 25

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Jane Hodges · Answer 1

The number of nickels is 8+2q (q being quarters). so if 8+2q=42, subtract 8 from both sides. That gives you 2q=34. Now, divide both sides by 2. q=17. 17 quarters

Nathalia · Answer 2

17, because if there are 8 more than twice the number of quarters than nickels, and there are 42 nickles, and you need to find quarters, then you do the opposite equation. so instead of 8 + x*2+=42 (x representing the number we do not know), you do 42-8/2. So 42-8 = 34, and 34/2 = 17.