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Find the least positive value of x such that 96 ≡ x7 (mod 5) - Mathematics

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Find the least positive value of x such that 96 ≡ `x/7` (mod 5)

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Solution

To find the least value of x such that

96 ≡ `x/7` (mod 5)

`96 - x/7` = 5n for some integer n.

`(672 - x)/7` = 5n

672 – x = 35n.

672 – x is a multiple of 35.

∴ The least value of x must be 7 i.e. 665 is a multiple of 35.

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Chapter 2: Numbers and Sequences - Exercise 2.3 [Page 51]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 2 Numbers and Sequences
Exercise 2.3 | Q 1. (iv) | Page 51
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