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The reversed numbers (Posted on 2005-09-16)

Both a and b are four-digit numbers and one is obtained from the other by reversing the digits.

Determine them, knowing that 2 * (a + b) = 5 * (b - 1).

Show your reasoning.

See The Solution Submitted by pcbouhid

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(In reply to Solution by Andre)

I got two answers (brute force): (3002, 2003) and (9536, 6359)

Posted by Leming on 2005-09-16 19:28:03

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