SOLUTION: When a two digit number is added to its reverse, the result is 143. The number is 3 less than the sum of the squares of its digits. Calculate this number.

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Question 969015: When a two digit number is added to its reverse, the result is 143. The number is 3 less than the sum of the squares of its digits. Calculate this number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number is like 10T+U.

system%2810T%2BU%2B10U%2BT=143%2C10T%2BU=-3%2BT%5E2%2BU%5E2%29

The system of equations shown follows the description of the number transcribed into the symbolized equations. Solve the system for U and T to know the digits for the number.