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Problem: TOMATO Objective 21
Suppose x & y are positive integers, x>y, and 3x+4y & 2x+3y when divided by 5, leave remainders 2&3 respectively. It follows that when (x-y) is divided by 5, the remainder necessarily equals
(a) 2 (b)1 (c) 4 (d) none of these
According to the problem,
$(3x+2y)\equiv 2 \bmod{5} $
$(2x+3y)\equiv 3 \bmod{5} $
subtracting the above 2 relations we get,
$(x-y)\equiv (-1) \bmod{5} $
i.e. $(x-y)\equiv 4 \bmod{5} $
Hence the remainder is $4$.
The question says 3x+4y and you have solved the problem with 3x+2y (as on 6 may 2015). According to the question shouldn't the answer be 1?
I checked the question in my book. As per to book, in question there should be 3x+2y instead of 3x+4y. So answer is 4 and in question there is typing mistake!
3x + 2y = 5p + 2, where p is an integer. ---------- (1)
[Since given 3x + 2y leaves remainder 2 when divided by 5]
Similarly, 2x + 3y = 5q + 3 -------- (2)
(1) - (2): x - y = 5(p - q) - 1
==> The remainder is -1, = -1 + 5 = 4
Thus when (x - y) is divided by 5, remainder is 4.
I think this is the solution !