If n is an integer, then the least possible value of |33 - 5n| is?\nOptions:\n(A) 0\n(B) 1\n(C) 2\n(D) 3\n(E) 4 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:
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|33 - 5n| represents the distance between 33 and 5n on the number line. Now, the distance will be minimized when 5n, which is multiple of 5, is closest to 33. Multiple of 5 which is closest to 33 is 35 (for n = 7), so the least distance is 2: |33 - 35| = 2. The answer: (C).
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