1. If a = 5 and b = 7, what are the possible values of m and n such that ma + nb = (5,7) a. m = 3, n=-2 b. m = 10, n = -7 c. m = 17, n= - 12

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1. If a = 5 and b = 7, what are the possible values of m and n such
that ma + nb = (5,7)
a. m = 3, n=-2
b. m = 10, n = -7
c. m 17, n= - 12
2. If a and b are NOT relatively prime integers that are NOT both
zero. What is (a^2 + b^2, a + b)
a. a^2 + b^2
b. a + b
c. 1 or 2
d. a or b
3. The least positive residue or remainder of 12^20 (mod 25) is
a. 8
b. 7
c. 3
d. 2
Transcribed Image Text:1. If a = 5 and b = 7, what are the possible values of m and n such that ma + nb = (5,7) a. m = 3, n=-2 b. m = 10, n = -7 c. m 17, n= - 12 2. If a and b are NOT relatively prime integers that are NOT both zero. What is (a^2 + b^2, a + b) a. a^2 + b^2 b. a + b c. 1 or 2 d. a or b 3. The least positive residue or remainder of 12^20 (mod 25) is a. 8 b. 7 c. 3 d. 2
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