Problema Solution

the sum of the digits of a two digit number is 12. If 15 is added to the number, the result is 6 times the units digit. find the number.

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Let

t = the tens digit

u = the units digit

This means the number is 10t + u

t + u = 12

(10t + u) + 15 = 6u

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t = 3

u = 9

The number is 3*10 + 9 = 39.