SOLUTION: The farmer bought 100 acres of land, part at $370 and part at $450 an acre, paying for the whole $42,200. How much land was there in each part?

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Question 893075: The farmer bought 100 acres of land, part at $370 and part at $450 an acre, paying for the whole $42,200. How much land was there in each part?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=100,
370a+450b=42200
a=35 b=65