Math Problem Statement

小明將「-1, 0, 1」依序重複寫成數列「-1, 0, 1, -1, 0, 1, -1, 0, 1, …」。關於此數列,下列敘述何者正確? (1) 第11個數字是1 (2) 第15個數字是0 (3) 第16個數字是-1 (4) 第18個數字是-1

Solution

The sequence is given as [1,0,1][-1, 0, 1] repeated indefinitely. To solve this problem, let’s first analyze the sequence and determine the correctness of the given statements.

  1. The sequence has a repeating cycle of 3 numbers: [1,0,1][-1, 0, 1].
  2. The position nn in the sequence corresponds to the (nmod3)(n \mod 3) position in the cycle:
    • If nmod3=1n \mod 3 = 1, the number is 1-1.
    • If nmod3=2n \mod 3 = 2, the number is 00.
    • If nmod3=0n \mod 3 = 0, the number is 11.

Checking each statement:

  1. 11th number:

    • 11mod3=211 \mod 3 = 2, so the 11th number is 00.
    • Incorrect (not 11).
  2. 15th number:

    • 15mod3=015 \mod 3 = 0, so the 15th number is 11.
    • Incorrect (not 00).
  3. 16th number:

    • 16mod3=116 \mod 3 = 1, so the 16th number is 1-1.
    • Correct.
  4. 18th number:

    • 18mod3=018 \mod 3 = 0, so the 18th number is 11.
    • Incorrect (not 1-1).

Conclusion:

The correct statement is (3) 第16個數字是-1.

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5 Relative Questions:

  1. How can modular arithmetic be used to solve problems with repeating sequences?
  2. What are other examples of sequences with fixed patterns?
  3. How do you determine the position in a repeating sequence efficiently?
  4. Can you create a mathematical formula for the nnth term in this type of sequence?
  5. What are practical applications of modular arithmetic in real-world problems?

Tip:

Modular arithmetic is a powerful tool for handling periodic patterns and simplifying computations in sequences.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Sequences and Patterns

Formulas

n mod 3 to determine position in the repeating cycle

Theorems

None specifically named but uses properties of modular arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9