If n is an integer, then the least possible value of |35 - 6n| is?\nOptions:\n(A) 2\n(B) 3\n(C) 5\n(D) 0\n(E) 1 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:
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|35 - 6n| represents the distance between 35 and 6n on the number line. Now, the distance will be minimized when 6n, which is multiple of 6, is closest to 35. Multiple of 6 which is closest to 35 is 36 (for n = 6), so the least distance is 1: |35 - 36| = 1. The answer: (E).
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