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Quarters = x
Dimes = 13 - x

(.25)x + (.10)(13 - x) = 2.50

.25x + 1.3 - .1x = 2.5

.15x + 1.3 = 2.5

.15x = 1.2

15x = 120

x = 120 / 15

x = 8


8 quarters = $2.00
5 dimes (13 - x) = $0.50

Total = $2.50

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Q: John has 13 coins They all quarters or dimes The total amount is 2.50 How many quarters does he have?
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