The linear Diophantine equation 11x + ny = 44 is solvable if, and only if,

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Chapter9: Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
Section9.2: Systems Of Linear Equations In Two Variables
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The linear Diophantine equation
11x + ny = 44
is solvable if, and only if,
gcd(11,44)|n
n|44
n = gcd(11,44)
nE Z
Transcribed Image Text:The linear Diophantine equation 11x + ny = 44 is solvable if, and only if, gcd(11,44)|n n|44 n = gcd(11,44) nE Z
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