SOLUTION: When the integer n is divided by 17, the quotient is x and the remainder is 5. When n is divided by 23, the quotient is y and the remainder is 14. Which of the following is true?

Question 3417: When the integer n is divided by 17, the quotient is x and the remainder is 5. When n is divided by 23, the quotient is y and the remainder is 14. Which of the following is true?
(A) 23x + 17y =19
(B) 17x �23y = 9
(C) 17x +23y =19
(D) 14x + 5y = 6
(E) 5x � 14y = -6
Answer by davidananikian(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x(5x-8)=1
Distribute: 10x^2-16x=1
Subtract 1: 10x^2-16x-1=0
Use quadratic formula:

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