The least positive value of x such that 126≡(x+4)(mod6) is _________.
A
2
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B
4
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C
6
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D
8
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Solution
The correct option is A 2 126≡(x+4)(mod6) 126−(x+4)=6n,for some integern. 122−x=6n 122−x is a multiple of 6. ∴The least positive value of x must be 2 as 122 - 2 = 120, which is the nearest multiple of 6 less than 122.