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Question 300176: Can you please help me with the following problem?
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 12. The units digit is three times the tens digit. Find the number.
I think one part of the equation is: x + y = 12
I think the other part of the equation might be 3 (10x + y)
Thank you.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 12. The units digit is three times the tens digit. Find the number.
I think one part of the equation is: x + y = 12
I think the other part of the equation might be 3 (10x + y)
Instead of x and y:
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t + u = 12 (tens and units)
u = 3t
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--> 39