I guess this is a bit of an odd request. I made up the numbers for the following question, but I remember that I came across a question such as this one and did know how to proceed beyond a certain point.
When N is divided by 7 the remainder is 5, and when N is divided by 3 the remainder is 2. What is the remainder when N is divided by 15.
I got to the following:
I chose Z for quotient. Therefore:
7z + 5 = N and 3z + 2 = N Therefore:
7z + 5 = 3z + 2
4z = - 3
That is where I ran into a problem. I ended up with a negative. I suspect that the problem might be the Z I chose for the quotient.
Help is appreciated. However, I can certainly understand if it is difficult to explain without the original problem or the answer choices.
When N is divided by 7 the remainder is 5, and when N is divided by 3 the remainder is 2. What is the remainder when N is divided by 15.
I got to the following:
I chose Z for quotient. Therefore:
7z + 5 = N and 3z + 2 = N Therefore:
7z + 5 = 3z + 2
4z = - 3
That is where I ran into a problem. I ended up with a negative. I suspect that the problem might be the Z I chose for the quotient.
Help is appreciated. However, I can certainly understand if it is difficult to explain without the original problem or the answer choices.
