SOLUTION: The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 16. If the digits were reversed, and the new number were added to the original number the sum would be 176. Find the original number.

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Question 40169: The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 16. If the digits were reversed, and the new number were added to the original number the sum would be 176. Find the original number.
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Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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Digit: |x|v|
x + v = 16
10v + x + 10x + v = 176
Combine:
11x + 11v = 176
+
-11x - 11v = -176
=
0 = 0
The digit is: 88