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A number consist of two digits whose sum is 10. If 54 is added to the number, the order of the digits will be reversed. What is the number?

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Let the ones digit of a two-digit number be x and tens digits to be y. Then the sum of the number is x+10y.

Reversing the digits we get y + 10x.

54 + x + 10y = y + 10x

54 + 10y = 10x - x

54 + 10y = 9x

54 = 8x - 10y

Our two systems of equations are

x + y = 10
8x - 10y = 54

Correct system? The answer is 28.
 

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