If the HCF of 408 and 1032 is expressible in the form 1032 × 2 + 408 × p, then find the value of p
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Answer:
p=24
Step-by-step explanation:
HCF of 408 and 1032 is 24(by Euclid division lemma)
ATQ,
HCF = 1032×2+408×P
24=1032×2+408×P
24=2064+408×P
24=2064+408P
-408P=2064-24
-408P=2040
408P=-2040
P=-2040/408
P=-5
Verification
R.H.S
1032×2+408×P
=2064+408(-5)
=2064+(-2040)
=2064-2040
=24=L.H.S
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