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 859793: 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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a+b=14,
10a+b-18=10b+a
a = 8, b = 6
86 is the original number
86-68=18