Let x represent the number of quarters John has

Nickels: x-6

Dimes: x+3

Total:x+x-6+x+3=63

3x-3=63

3x=66

x=<<22=22>>22 quarters

# Answer

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John's piggy bank contains quarters, dimes, and nickels.  He has three more dimes than quarters and 6 fewer nickels than quarters.  If he has 63 coins, how many quarters does John have?
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John's piggy bank contains quarters, dimes, and nickels.  He has three more dimes than quarters and 6 fewer nickels than quarters.  If he has 63 coins, how many quarters does John have?
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