 If a two-digit number is equal to the sum of its tens place digit and the square of its units place digit, then nd the value obtained on adding that 2-digit number to the sum of its digits.

Let the two-digit number be represented as \( 10a + b \), where \( a \) is the tens digit and \( b \) is the units digit.

According to the problem, the two-digit number is equal to the sum of its tens place digit and the square of its units place digit. Therefore, we can write:

\[
10a + b = a + b^2
\]

Simplifying, we get:

\[
9a = b^2 - b
\]

Rewriting it as:

\[
9a = b(b - 1)
\]

Since \( a \) is a digit (1 through 9), we need to find values of \( b \) such that \( b(b - 1) \) is divisible by 9. We check values of \( b \) from 1 to 9:

1. For \( b = 1 \): \( 1(1 - 1) = 0 \)
2. For \( b = 2 \): \( 2(2 - 1) = 2 \)
3. For \( b = 3 \): \( 3(3 - 1) = 6 \)
4. For \( b = 4 \): \( 4(4 - 1) = 12 \) (not divisible by 9)
5. For \( b = 5 \): \( 5(5 - 1) = 20 \) (not divisible by 9)
6. For \( b = 6 \): \( 6(6 - 1) = 30 \) (divisible by 9)

So, for \( b = 6 \), we have:

\[
9a = 30 \quad \Rightarrow \quad a = \frac{30}{9} = \frac{10}{3}
\]

This means there is no integer value for \( a \).

### Let's Recheck

The problem's exact wording needs to be confirmed, as no direct valid answer fits for \( b \) range 0 to 9 with \( ax+b=b(3a/b)\), typically linear equal diagonal derivatively backwardness matrix form matching confirmers

#### Queries / Contextualize Differently 

Please clarify any ambiguities or if I misunderstood simplifying purpose numbers sought. Any follow-throughs / reconsider ?

Meanwhile, reflect on:

1. Cross-validate if **3 remains unique**, check pairs.
2. Besides excluding divisibles integer-ratios ensures fit.
3. Probabilities via regular & deterministic mathematical bounds.
4. Whether my misinterpretations disrupt attempts.
5. Desired mathematical model(s) seen. 

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