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If `3x, (3)/(x), and (15)/(x)` are integers, which of the following must also be an integers?
I. `(x)/(3)`
II. X
III. `6x`

A

II only

B

III only

C

I and III only

D

I, II and III

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given conditions and determine which of the options must also be an integer if \(3x\), \(\frac{3}{x}\), and \(\frac{15}{x}\) are integers. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Conditions**: - We know that \(3x\) is an integer. This implies that \(x\) must be a rational number such that when multiplied by 3, it results in an integer. Therefore, \(x\) can be expressed as \(\frac{k}{3}\) where \(k\) is an integer. - Next, \(\frac{3}{x}\) is also an integer. This means that \(x\) must be a divisor of 3. The possible integer values for \(x\) can be \(1, -1, 3, -3\) (and any rational number that satisfies this condition). - Finally, \(\frac{15}{x}\) being an integer means that \(x\) must also be a divisor of 15. The integer divisors of 15 are \(1, -1, 3, -3, 5, -5, 15, -15\). 2. **Finding Common Divisors**: - The common integer divisors of both 3 and 15 are \(1, -1, 3, -3\). Hence, \(x\) must be one of these values. 3. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Option I: \(\frac{x}{3}\)**: - If \(x = 3\), then \(\frac{x}{3} = \frac{3}{3} = 1\) (an integer). - If \(x = -3\), then \(\frac{x}{3} = \frac{-3}{3} = -1\) (an integer). - If \(x = 1\), then \(\frac{x}{3} = \frac{1}{3}\) (not an integer). - If \(x = -1\), then \(\frac{x}{3} = \frac{-1}{3}\) (not an integer). - Thus, \(\frac{x}{3}\) is not guaranteed to be an integer for all valid \(x\). - **Option II: \(x\)**: - Since \(x\) can take values \(1, -1, 3, -3\), all of these values are integers. Therefore, \(x\) must be an integer. - **Option III: \(6x\)**: - If \(x = 3\), then \(6x = 6 \times 3 = 18\) (an integer). - If \(x = -3\), then \(6x = 6 \times -3 = -18\) (an integer). - If \(x = 1\), then \(6x = 6 \times 1 = 6\) (an integer). - If \(x = -1\), then \(6x = 6 \times -1 = -6\) (an integer). - Thus, \(6x\) is guaranteed to be an integer for all valid \(x\). ### Conclusion: From the analysis, we find that: - Option I: Not necessarily an integer. - Option II: Must be an integer. - Option III: Must be an integer. Thus, the correct answer is that options II and III must be integers. ### Final Answer: **II and III must be integers.**
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