How do I solve the coin problem?

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  • I have this math problem due and I cant figure it out... seriously...help!!! Solve the following problem by setting up 3 equations in 3 variables, Change the system into a matrix equation and solve for each of the variables. Ryan has a jar containing quarters, loonies and toonies. He counted the # of coins and found there were 53 coins. The value of the coins is $47.00. There are 11 more quarters than there were loonies and toonies combined. How many types of each coin does Ryan have?

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    q + l + t = 53 0.25q + l + 2t = 47 q = l + t + 11 set up the matrix and solve for the variables

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q + l + t = 53 0.25q + l + 2t = 47 q = l + t + 11 set up the matrix and solve for the variables

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