Question

if the HCF of 657 and 963 is expressible in the form of 657x+963*-15.find x

Answer 1

First we need to find the HCF of 657 and 963

→657= 3 x 3 x 73

→ 963= 3 x 3 x 107

→ HCF= 3 X 3= 9

Acc to question:

657x+963 x -15=9

657x-14445=9

657x= 9+14445

x= 14454/657

x= 22



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