SOLUTION: the sum of the digits of a two digit number is 11 and the difference of the digit is 5. what is the number

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Question 389770: the sum of the digits of a two digit number is 11 and the difference of the digit is 5. what is the number
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the sum of the digits of a two digit number is 11 and the difference of the digit is 5. what is the number
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Let the number be 10t+u
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Equations:
t + u = 11
t - u = 5
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2t = 16
t = 8
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Since t + u = 11, u = 3
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Ans: Number is 83
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Stan H.