SOLUTION: a number between 10 and 100 is 8 times the sum of digits.If 45 is decreased from it the result equals the number formed by interchanging its digits.Find the number.

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Question 923806: a number between 10 and 100 is 8 times the sum of digits.If 45 is decreased from it the result equals the number formed by interchanging its digits.Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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8(t+ u) = 10t + u
u = %282%2F7%29t
.......
10t + u - 45 = 10u + t
9t -9u = 45
(63/7)t-9(2/7)t = 45
(45/7)t = 45
t = (7/45)45
t = 7 and u = 2 %282%2F7%297
Number is +highlight_green%2872%29
and...checking
72 - 45 = 27