Question 229903
Let the two digit = 10x + y
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Write an equation for each statement
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"The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9."
x + y = 9
or
y = (9-x); use this for substitution
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" If the number is doubled, then decreased by 36, the answer is the original number with the digits reversed."
2(10x+y) - 36 = 10y + x
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20x = 2y - 36 = 10y + x
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20x - x = 10y - 2y + 36
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19x = 8y + 36
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 Find the number. 
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Replace y with (9-x) in the above equation, find x:
19x = 8(9-x) + 36
19x = 72 - 8x + 36
19x + 8x = 72 + 36
27x = 108
x = {{{108/27}}}
x = 4:
I'll let you find y, check solution in the given statement