Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let aa, bb and cc be integers such that aa divides both bb and cc. a. (i) Translate the condition “aa divides bb and cc” into algebraic statements involving integers mm and nn. b. (ii) Prove that aa also divides b+cb+c as well as b−cb-c. c. (iii) Taking a=13a = 13, b=117b = 117 and c=39c = 39, verify your result from part (ii).

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