If the positive integer x leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 8, what will the remainder be when x + 9 is? Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 0  B) 1  C) 2  D) 3  E) 4
x = 8q +2   x +9 =8q+2+9   8q+11 this can be furthur written as 8q +8 +3 = 8(q+1)+3   Remainder 3. Ans 3.
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If the positive integer x leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 8, what will the remainder be when x + 9 is?