Solve each by setting up and solving an appropriate equation. Marcela has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters worth $24.75. The number of dimes is 10 more than twice the number of nickels, and the number of quarters is 25 more than the numbers of dimes. How many coins of each kind does she have?

Solve each by setting up and solving an appropriate equation. Marcela has a collection of nickels, dimes, and quarters worth $24.75. The number of dimes is 10 more than twice the number of nickels, and the number of quarters is 25 more than the numbers of dimes. How many coins of each kind does she have?

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