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a) Extend the division algorithm by allowing negative divisors. In particular, show that w...

a) Extend the division algorithm by allowing negative divisors. In particular, show that whenever a and b ≠ 0 are integers, there are unique integers q and / r such that a = bq + r, where 0 ≤ r <b∣.

b) Find the remainder when 17 is divided by −7.

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