Question 732314
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If  the positive integer x leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 8, 
what will the remainder be when x + 9 is divided by 8?
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We are given that

    x = 8n + 2   <<<---=== "the positive integer x leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 8"


It implies

    x + 9 = (8n + 2) + 9

    x + 9 = 8n + 11,

    x + 9 = 8(n+1) + 3.


This means that the remainder of (x+9) when divided by 8 will be 3.    <<<---===  <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.