Question

The tens digit is twice the units digit. Reverse the digits, add 2 and the new number is 34 less than the original number. Find the original number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: X and Y represent the digits.

The tens digit is twice the units digit.

The digit in the Tens place has 10× its base value, so we can set up equations to model the information given.

10x +y 10y +x are Original & Reversed numbers

X = 2y means the Tens digits is twice the units digit.

10y + x +2 = 10x +y - 34 models the statement: The reversed number plus two is 34 less than the original number.

Substitute 2y for x to solve for y

10y +2y +2= 10(2y) + y -34

Distribute and combine like terms

12y + 2 = 20y +y - 34

34 +2 = 21y -12y

36 = 9y Divide both sides to find the value of y.

4 = y

X = 2(4) Substitute 4 for y to find x

X = 8

Original number: 84 Reversed number: 48

Substitute into equation model

48 +2= 84 -34

50 = 50

True!