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Show that $ 5*n + 3 $ and $ 7*n + 4 $ are relatively prime.

$ 7*n + 4 = 5*n + 3 + 2*n + 1 $

$ 5*n + 3 = 2*(2*n + 1) + n + 1 $

$ 2*n + 1 = 1*(n + 1) + n $

$ n + 1 = 1*n + 1 $


After constant long division we get to the base equation where there is still a remainder of 1. Therefore $ 5*n + 3 $ and $ 7*n + 4 $ are relatively prime.

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