So for S where 7S ≡ 0 mod 9 → 7S multiple of 9 → since gcd(7,9)=1, S multiple of 9. S=9,18. For S=9: C=0 or 9 (2 values). For S=18: C=0 or 9 (2 values). All other S: 1 value.
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Let’s break down this problem step-by-step.
Using the Pythagorean theorem on .The radius of an incircle of a right triangle is given by:
Since (b>0), (3a-17 >0 \Rightarrow a \ge 6). Also integer: (3a-17) divides (17a). Use division: (17a = 17/3*(3a-17) + 289/3) – messy. Instead, rewrite: (b = \frac17a3a-17 = 5 + \frac853a-17) after polynomial division? Let’s check: Divide 17a by (3a-17): quotient 5 (since 5*(3a-17)=15a-85, remainder 2a+85? No, do carefully: (17a) / (3a-17) = 5 + (2a+85)/(3a-17)? That doesn’t help. Better: Set (k = 3a-17), then (a = (k+17)/3), substitute into b: (b = \frac17(k+17)/3k = \frac17k+2893k = \frac173 + \frac2893k). For b integer, (3k) must divide 289 = 17^2. Thus (3k) is a divisor of 289: 1, 17, 289. But 3k positive, k = (3a-17) >0. 3k=1→k=1/3 no. 3k=17→k=17/3 no. 3k=289→k=289/3 no. So no integer k? That means I made an algebraic slip. So for S where 7S ≡ 0 mod
N=35(9x+4)+33cap N equals 35 open paren 9 x plus 4 close paren plus 33 N=315x+140+33cap N equals 315 x plus 140 plus 33 N=315x+173cap N equals 315 x plus 173 The general solution is . The smallest positive integer solution is when , which gives , it satisfies all conditions of the problem. Problem 3: Geometry (Power of a Point & Right Triangles) Problem: In right triangle ABCcap A cap B cap C . A circle is tangent to side ABcap A cap B and passes through the midpoint of hypotenuse ACcap A cap C . If the circle intersects side BCcap B cap C at a second point , find the length of segment BDcap B cap D
Substitute the values derived from Vieta's Formulas directly into our new fraction:
5k≡2(mod7)5 k triple bar 2 space open paren mod space 7 close paren To solve for , find the modular inverse of 5 modulo 7. Since For S=18: C=0 or 9 (2 values)
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