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If the difference of two digit number and the number obtained by reversing the digitsis 36, find the difference between the digits of the 2-digit number. |
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Answer» Step-by-step explanation: A TWO-digit number is of the FORM 10*T+O, where T is the digit in the tens place and O is the digit in the one’s place. The number obtained by reversing the digits is 10*O+T. We also know that T and O must be digits between 1 and 9, not including zero (as a number with a leading zero is not a 2 digit number). We are told that 10*T+O - 10*O-T = 36. We are asked to calculate T - O. From the FORMER, we have 10*T + O = 10*O - T +36. Move the T and O to the other side of the equation: 11*T = 9*O + 36. That is not sufficient to enable us to solve for either T or O, as it is one equation in two unknowns. Consequently, one cannot solve for T - O. |
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