Suppose that g is the greatest common divisor of a = 5 and b = 454, then Bezout's identity guarantees that there exist integers x, y such that 5x + 454y = 9. Find the smallest positive integer x such that 5x + 454y = g for some integer y. Enter x below.

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Suppose that g is the greatest common divisor of a 5 and 6 = 454, then Bezout's identity guarantees that there exist integers x, y such that
5x + 454y = g.
Find the smallest positive integer x such that 5x + 454y =g for some integer y. Enter x below.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that g is the greatest common divisor of a 5 and 6 = 454, then Bezout's identity guarantees that there exist integers x, y such that 5x + 454y = g. Find the smallest positive integer x such that 5x + 454y =g for some integer y. Enter x below.
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