Math Problem Statement

Using Fermat’s theorem, find 3201 mod 11

Solution

To solve 3201mod113201 \mod 11 using Fermat's Little Theorem, we proceed as follows:

Step-by-Step Solution

Fermat's Little Theorem states:

If pp is a prime number and aa is an integer not divisible by pp, then ap11modpa^{p-1} \equiv 1 \mod p.

In this case:

  • p=11p = 11 (a prime number),
  • a=3a = 3, which is not divisible by 1111.

According to the theorem: 3101mod113^{10} \equiv 1 \mod 11

Since we want 3201mod113^{201} \mod 11, we need to simplify 201201 in terms of powers of 1010 (because 3101mod113^{10} \equiv 1 \mod 11).

  1. Divide 201 by 10 to find the remainder: 201=2010+1201 = 20 \cdot 10 + 1 So, 3201=(310)20313^{201} = (3^{10})^{20} \cdot 3^1.

  2. Apply Fermat's Little Theorem: Since 3101mod113^{10} \equiv 1 \mod 11, we have: (310)201201mod11(3^{10})^{20} \equiv 1^{20} \equiv 1 \mod 11

  3. Simplify the remaining term 313^1: 3201133mod113^{201} \equiv 1 \cdot 3 \equiv 3 \mod 11

Conclusion

3201mod11=33^{201} \mod 11 = 3

The answer is: 3201mod11=33201 \mod 11 = 3

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you use Fermat's Little Theorem to find 5120mod135^{120} \mod 13?
  2. Can Fermat's theorem be used if the base is divisible by the prime pp?
  3. How does Fermat's theorem relate to the Euler’s theorem?
  4. What is the result of 2201mod72^{201} \mod 7 using Fermat’s theorem?
  5. Can we apply Fermat's Little Theorem when pp is not a prime?

Tip: When using Fermat's Little Theorem, first check if the exponent can be simplified using powers of p1p-1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Exponentiation

Formulas

a^(p-1) ≡ 1 (mod p) for prime p

Theorems

Fermat's Little Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12