SOLUTION: The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9, and their difference is 7. Find the number.

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Question 1096052: The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9, and their difference is 7. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9, and their difference is 7. Find the number.
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T + u = 9
T - U = 7
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2t=16
t=8
and
u=1
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system%28t%2Bu=9%2C-t%2Bu=7%29
2u=18
u=8
and
t=1
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Either of those will work according to the description.