For each of the following pairs of positive integers, state whether they are relatively prime and explain your answer. (a) 64 and 729 (b) 27 and 31 (c) 45 and 56 g

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Isaias Gomez

Mathematics

7 February, 22:00

For each of the following pairs of positive integers, state whether they are relatively prime and explain your answer. (a) 64 and 729 (b) 27 and 31 (c) 45 and 56 g

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Cael Page · Answer 1

Answer: Yes, all three are relatively prime

Step-by-step explanation:

Two integers x and y are relatively prime if gcd (x, y) = 1

So,

gcd (64, 729) = 1

gcd (27, 31) = 1

gcd (45, 56) = 1.