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When the positive integers a, b and c are divided by 13 the respective remainders are 9, 7 and 10. Find the remainder when a + 2b + 3c is divided by 13.

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Given the positive integer are a, b and c 

a = 13q + 9 (divided by 13 leaves remainder 9) 

b = 13q + 7 

c = 13q + 10 

a + 2b + 3c = 13q + 9 + 2(13q + 7) + 3(13q + 10) 

= 13q + 9 + 26q + 14 + 39q + 30 

= 78q + 53 

When compare with a = 3q + r 

= (13 x 6) q + 53 

The remainder is 53

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