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If the remainders when three consecutive integers are each divided by 5 are 2, 3, and 4 respectively, which of the following could be the three integers? a.) 3, 4, 5 b.) 5, 6, 7 c.) 6, 7, 8 d.) 7, 8, 9 e.) 8, 9, 10 I don't understand please explain

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The answer is D. If you divide 7 by 5, you'll have a remainder of 2. If you divide 8 by 5, you'll have a remainder of 3, and if you divide 9 by 5 you'll have an remainder of 4. And respectively just means in order ..
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