SOLUTION: if you divide by 32 into two parts such that 5 times one part added to six times the other part gives 164

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Question 825061: if you divide by 32 into two parts such that 5 times one part added to six times the other part gives 164
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=32.
5x+6y=164.

Simplest way to solve is multiply the "32" equation by 5, and subtract that whole equation from the "164" equation. Solve first for y.