Math Problem Statement

"Suppose that a and b are integers, a ≡ 11 (mod 19), and

b ≡ 3 (mod 19). Find the integer c with 0 ≤ c ≤ 18 such

that

c ≡ 13a (mod 19)."

answer: "This problem is equivalent to asking for the right-hand side mod 19.

So we just do the arithmetic and

compute the remainder upon division by 19.

13 · 11 = 143 ≡ 10 (mod 19)" explain answer

Solution

To explain the answer step by step:

Problem Statement Recap:

We are tasked with finding the integer cc such that: c13a(mod19)c \equiv 13a \pmod{19} where a11(mod19)a \equiv 11 \pmod{19}. The value of cc must satisfy 0c180 \leq c \leq 18.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

  1. Substitute aa into the equation: Since a11(mod19)a \equiv 11 \pmod{19}, substitute a=11a = 11 into the congruence: c1311(mod19)c \equiv 13 \cdot 11 \pmod{19}

  2. Compute 131113 \cdot 11: Perform the multiplication: 1311=14313 \cdot 11 = 143

  3. Reduce 143mod19143 \mod 19: To find the equivalent value of 143mod19143 \mod 19, divide 143143 by 1919 and take the remainder: 143÷19=7 remainder 10143 \div 19 = 7 \text{ remainder } 10 Thus: 14310(mod19)143 \equiv 10 \pmod{19}

  4. Conclude cc: The integer cc satisfying c13a(mod19)c \equiv 13a \pmod{19} is: c=10c = 10

Why This Works:

Modulo arithmetic ensures that we only care about the remainder when dividing by the modulus (19 in this case). By simplifying the large product 131113 \cdot 11 modulo 19, we find the equivalent smaller value, which is 1010.


Would you like further details or clarification?

Here are 5 related questions to explore this topic:

  1. What is the general procedure for solving modular arithmetic problems like this?
  2. How would the solution change if a11a \equiv 11 and b3b \equiv 3 were under a different modulus, such as 17 or 23?
  3. What is the significance of modular arithmetic in real-world applications?
  4. Can we always reduce products mod nn, and are there any special rules when the modulus is prime?
  5. How can modular arithmetic be extended to solve systems of congruences?

Tip: Always simplify intermediate steps when working with large numbers in modular arithmetic to avoid computational errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Number Theory

Formulas

c ≡ k * a (mod n)
Reduction of products modulo n

Theorems

Properties of Modular Arithmetic
Division Algorithm

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12