Math Problem Statement

(2025^2025) mod 24

Solution

The expression shown in the image is (20252025)mod24(2025^{2025}) \mod 24.

To solve this efficiently without directly calculating 202520252025^{2025}, we can simplify the expression by using properties of modular arithmetic.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Simplify 2025 mod 24: First, find 2025mod242025 \mod 24: 2025÷24=84 remainder 92025 \div 24 = 84 \text{ remainder } 9 So, 20259mod242025 \equiv 9 \mod 24.

  2. Rewrite the original expression: Now, the original expression (20252025)mod24(2025^{2025}) \mod 24 becomes: (92025)mod24(9^{2025}) \mod 24

  3. Use modular exponentiation: We now need to compute 92025mod249^{2025} \mod 24. However, we can apply patterns in powers of 9 modulo 24. Let's check the first few powers of 9 mod 24 to see if any cycle appears:

    • 91mod24=99^1 \mod 24 = 9
    • 92mod24=81mod24=99^2 \mod 24 = 81 \mod 24 = 9
    • 93mod24=9×9mod24=81mod24=99^3 \mod 24 = 9 \times 9 \mod 24 = 81 \mod 24 = 9

    We see that 9kmod24=99^k \mod 24 = 9 for any k1k \geq 1.

  4. Conclusion: Since 92025mod24=99^{2025} \mod 24 = 9, the original expression simplifies to: (20252025)mod24=9(2025^{2025}) \mod 24 = 9

Thus, the value of (20252025)mod24(2025^{2025}) \mod 24 is 9.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is modular arithmetic, and why is it useful in number theory?
  2. How can the Chinese Remainder Theorem help in solving larger modulus problems?
  3. What are cycles in modular exponentiation, and how do they simplify computations?
  4. What are some practical applications of modular arithmetic in cryptography?
  5. How does Fermat's Little Theorem apply to problems involving prime modulus?

Tip: When dealing with large powers in modular arithmetic, look for repeating cycles in the powers to simplify the calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Exponentiation

Formulas

(a^b) mod n = ((a mod n)^b) mod n
Patterns in modular exponentiation

Theorems

Properties of modular arithmetic
Fermat's Little Theorem (related concept)

Suitable Grade Level

College-Level, Advanced High School