Chapter 2
Introduction to Linear Polynomials
CBSE Class 9
Mathematics Solutions
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Question:

The digits of a two-digit number differ by 3. If the digits are interchanged, and the resulting number is added to the original number, we get 143. Find both the numbers.

Answer: Verified

Let the tens digit be xx and units digit be yy.

Original number = 10x+y10x + y;

Reversed number = 10y+x10y + x.

According to problem,

(10x+y)+(10y+x)=143(10x + y) + (10y + x) = 143

11x+11y=11(x+y)=143\Rightarrow 11x + 11y = 11(x + y) = 143

x+y=13.\Rightarrow x + y = 13.

Also xy=3|x - y| = 3.

Case 1: xy=3x - y = 3 and x+y=13x + y = 13

x=8,y=5Number=85\Rightarrow x = 8, y = 5 \Rightarrow \text{Number} = 85

Case 2: yx=3y - x = 3 and x+y=13x + y = 13

y=8,x=5Number=58\Rightarrow y = 8, x = 5 \Rightarrow \text{Number} = 58

Hence, the two numbers are 58 and 85.

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