SOLUTION: When 655, 528 and 698 are in turn divided by a certain number, the remainder is 5 in each case. Find the greatest possible value of the number.

Question 325168: When 655, 528 and 698 are in turn divided by a certain number, the remainder is 5 in each case. Find the greatest possible value of the number.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When 655, 528 and 698 are in turn divided by a certain number, the remainder is 5 in each case. Find the greatest possible value of the number.
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a*x = 650
b*x = 523
c*x = 693
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523 is a prime number, so no solution is possible.

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