SOLUTION: The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 14. If the digits are reversed the new number is 18 less than the original number. Find the original number

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Question 810119: The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 14. If the digits are reversed the new number is 18 less than the original number. Find the original number
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=14,
10y+x=10x+y-18
x = 8, y = 6
check
86-68=18
ok