If a number x is divided by 5, it results in a quotient o...

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Divisibility/Multiples/Factors

If a number

x

is divided by 5, it results in a quotient of

y

and a remainder of 2. When the same number

x

is divided by 9, it gives a quotient of

z

and a remainder of 7. What is the expression for

y

in terms of

z

?

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A

5z/9 + 3

B

(9z + 3)/5

C

(9z + 5)/5

D

(9z + 3)/2

E

(5z + 7)/9

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