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WAEC Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If 3x ≡ 4(mod 5), find the least value of x.

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3Correct
  • D. 4

Explanation

3(3)=9, and 9 mod 5 = 4, so the least positive value of x satisfying the congruence is 3.

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