Math Problem Statement

Compute the following expression (100^50)^23 mod 47

Solution

To compute the expression (10050)23mod47(100^{50})^{23} \mod 47, we can simplify it using properties of modular arithmetic and exponentiation.

First, observe that: (10050)23=10050×23=1001150(100^{50})^{23} = 100^{50 \times 23} = 100^{1150}

We need to compute 1001150mod47100^{1150} \mod 47.

Using Fermat's Little Theorem, which states that for any integer aa and a prime pp: ap11(modp)a^{p-1} \equiv 1 \pmod{p} for aa not divisible by pp. Here p=47p = 47, so: 100461(mod47)100^{46} \equiv 1 \pmod{47}

We can reduce the exponent 1150 modulo 46: 1150mod46=11502546=11501150=01150 \mod 46 = 1150 - 25 \cdot 46 = 1150 - 1150 = 0 So, 100115010001(mod47)100^{1150} \equiv 100^0 \equiv 1 \pmod{47}

Thus, the result is: 1001150mod47=1100^{1150} \mod 47 = 1

So, (10050)23mod47(100^{50})^{23} \mod 47 is 11.

Would you like more details on this computation, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is Fermat's Little Theorem?
  2. How can you simplify large exponents in modular arithmetic?
  3. What is the general method to compute large powers modulo a prime number?
  4. How does modular reduction help in simplifying complex expressions?
  5. What is the importance of the modulus being a prime number in Fermat's Little Theorem?
  6. How would the solution change if the modulus was not a prime number?
  7. What other theorems are useful in modular arithmetic?
  8. How can Fermat's Little Theorem be generalized?

Tip: Fermat's Little Theorem is especially useful for simplifying calculations in modular arithmetic involving large exponents and prime moduli.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Exponentiation
Fermat's Little Theorem

Formulas

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Theorems

Fermat's Little Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School