Question

If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m - 117 then find the value of m.

Answer 1

Hey dear here is your answer!!!!!!

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⭐❌On finding HCF of 65&117 by prime factorisation we get HCF= 13 .

Now according to question ;

65m-117 = 13
65m = 130
m= 2

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Answer 2

Find HCF:

prime factors 65 = 5 x 13

prime factor of 117 = 3² x 13

HCF = 13

Find m:

65m - 117 = 13

65m = 130

m = 2

Answer: m = 2