Question

The tens digit is two less than the ones digit, and the sum of the digits is 8.

Options:
A) 26
B) 44
C) 53
D) 35

Answer 1

The ones digit is 5 and the tens digit is 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume that the ones digit is x. According to the given information, the tens digit is two less than the ones digit, so the tens digit would be (x - 2). The sum of the digits is 8, so we can set up the equation: x + (x - 2) = 8. Simplifying this equation, we get 2x - 2 = 8. Adding 2 to both sides, we get 2x = 10. Dividing both sides by 2, we get x = 5.

Therefore, the ones digit is 5 and the tens digit is (5 - 2) = 3. So, the number is 35.

Therefore, the correct option is D) 35.