SOLUTION: the tens digit of a number is 3 less than the units digit. if the numbers is divided by the sum of the digits, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 3. what is the original number
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Question 990808: the tens digit of a number is 3 less than the units digit. if the numbers is divided by the sum of the digits, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 3. what is the original number? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the tens digit
Let = the units digit
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(1)
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (2) by
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
Add (1) and (2)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
The number is 47
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
