Prove that if a and b are integers, with b > 0, then there exist unique integers q and r satisfying a = qb +r, where 2b

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Prove that if a and b are integers, with b > 0, then there exist unique integers q and r
satisfying a = qb +r, where 2b <r < 3b.
form 3 i
+2 but nnt conversely.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that if a and b are integers, with b > 0, then there exist unique integers q and r satisfying a = qb +r, where 2b <r < 3b. form 3 i +2 but nnt conversely.
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