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What is the minimum value of abs(286m – 351n – 617) as m, n take all integer values?Here abs is the absolute value function (that is, if x > 0, then abs(x) = x and if x < 0, then abs(x) = – x).a) 6b) 3c) 2d) 4 |
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Answer» ANSWER: 6 Step-by-step explanation: 286m - 351n - 617 This expression can be written as 13(22m - 27n) - 617 Let's take (22m - 27n) as x That MEANS, the expression can be 13x - 617 Now, consider the factors for 13 nearest to 617 So, 611 - 617 = - 6 abs(-6) =6. |
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