Number Properties, 3rd Edition - pg. 52 # 14
a/b has a remainder of 4
what is the smallest possible value of a+b?
I have looked at previous answers to this question in the forum, but I just don't get it. I guessed that the answer was 14.
9/5 = 1 r 4 (9+5 = 14)
The text says the answer is 9. (4+5)
I don't see how 4/5 = r 4
Is it 0 r 4 or something?
To my knowledge, this chapter doesn't mention factors equal to 0 with an integer as the remainder.
I saw the errata where the words are corrected to change the meaning of the text, but I don't even see how that text would change the original problem.
I'm just perplexed by this problem.
Any clarifications would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Jen