SOLUTION: the tens digit of a two-digit number is twice the units digit. if the digits are reversed, the new number is 36 less than the original number. find the number.

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Question 859174: the tens digit of a two-digit number is twice the units digit. if the digits are reversed, the new number is 36 less than the original number. find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let x represent the unit digit
10(2x) + x = 10x + 2x + 36
9x = 36
x = 4
Number is 84
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84 = 48 + 36
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