The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 5. If nine is subtracted from the number, the digits will be reversed. Find the number.

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The number whose sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 5. If nine is subtracted from the number, the digits will be reversed is 32

Equation

  • x = tens digit
  • y = ones digit

the number can be expressed as 10x + y

x + y = 5

  • nine is subtracted from the number

(10x+y) - 9

= 10y+x

x + y = 5

9x - 9y = 9

x + y = 5

x - y = 1

Add the equations

2x = 6

x = 6/2

x = 3

substitute into

x + y = 5

3 + y = 5

y = 5 - 3

y = 2

Therefore, the unknown number is 32.

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