Let N be an integer that is divisible by 7 Let "xy" be a number . Eg, for 203, x=20, y=3 for 1984, x=198 y=4 If this number is divisible by seven, then: 10x + y = N => 7x + 3x + y = N => 3x + y = N => 9x + 3y = N So 10x + y = N 9x + 3y = N => x - 2y = N