Math Problem Statement
Compute the following arithmetic problems in Z/8. Represent your answer with the least positive representative of the appropriate equivalence class. (a) [7] + [6]
(b) [2] · ([3] + [2])
(c) ([4] + [2]) · ([5] + [3])
Solution
To solve the problems in (the integers modulo ), we perform arithmetic operations and reduce each result to its least positive representative modulo .
(a)
- Compute the sum:
- Reduce modulo : Answer: .
(b)
- Compute the sum inside the parentheses: [ [3] + [2] = 3 + 2 = 5 ] So, .
- Multiply by : [ [2] \cdot [5] = 2 \cdot 5 = 10 ]
- Reduce modulo : Answer: .
(c)
- Compute the sum of the first pair: [ [4] + [2] = 4 + 2 = 6 ] So, .
- Compute the sum of the second pair: [ [5] + [3] = 5 + 3 = 8 ] So, .
- Multiply the results: [ [6] \cdot [0] = 6 \cdot 0 = 0 ]
- Reduce modulo : Answer: .
Final Answers
(a)
(b)
(c)
Would you like further clarification or details about modular arithmetic?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- Compute in .
- Find the additive inverse of in .
- Solve in .
- Determine .
- Verify if has a multiplicative inverse in .
Tip: Remember, in modular arithmetic, addition, subtraction, and multiplication work the same way as usual arithmetic, but results are always reduced modulo .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Modular Arithmetic
Addition and Multiplication in Modular Systems
Formulas
x + y (mod n)
x · y (mod n)
Theorems
Modular Arithmetic Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-12