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Problem: The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 11. If the digits are reversed, the new number is 45 more than the original. Find the number. I think I'm supossed to use elimination.

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    Try to write it out, as you read it.

    The sum of two digits of a two digit number is 11;
    Let's take the first digit to be A, and the second digit to be B;
    So we write an equation as follows: A*10 + B = 11,   since we're most likely dealing with base 10 and the first number is actually a single digit with a place multiplier.

    Now we write out the second equation, just like it sounds;
    If the digits are reversed, the new number is 45 more than the original number.
    So let's use B for the first number and A for the second,
    and write B*10 + A = 11 + 45

    Now we have two equations, and two unknowns.  Substitute and solve for one unknown, and then the other.

    I'll check back and see how you're doing.

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    Nic7320 

    answered 1 year ago

      Hahahaha I get it!!!!!!! 56 its 56. 5+6=11 reverse them, 65
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      Riggles_11 

      answered 1 year ago

      the answer is 3+8=11 because 83-38=45
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      Kymm1969

      Kymm1969

      commented 1 year ago

        Try righting the sum out as you read it. And learn stuff the same on Internet or out if books
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        Saffin 

        answered 1 year ago

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