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number theory junior

Problem

A positive integer divided by six gives a remainder of three. Another positive integer divided by six gives a remainder of five. What is the remainder when the sum is divided by six?
Solution
This means that is in the form for an integer and is in the form for an integer . leaves a remainder of after division by 6.
Final answer
2