Problem
NT-B1-M05-P001 A Linear Equation
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Solve the equation \(4x+6y=10\) in integers.
First divide the equation by \(\gcd(4,6)\).
Divide by \(2\): \(2x+3y=5\). One solution is \(x=1\), \(y=1\). Hence all solutions are \(x=1+3t\), \(y=1-2t\), where \(t\in\mathbb Z\). Check: \(2(1+3t)+3(1-2t)=5\).
Basic problem on parametrising integer solutions.