Math Problem Statement

How many integers from 1 to 2024 can be written simultaneously as 4 a + 19 and 6 b + 21, where a, b are integers?

Solution

To solve this, we need to determine the integers from 11 to 20242024 that can be represented in both forms 4a+194a + 19 and 6b+216b + 21, where aa and bb are integers. Let's go through the steps:

  1. Identify the forms:

    • x=4a+19x = 4a + 19: This implies that x19(mod4)x \equiv 19 \pmod{4}.
    • x=6b+21x = 6b + 21: This implies that x21(mod6)x \equiv 21 \pmod{6}.
  2. Rewrite the congruences:

    • Since 213(mod6)21 \equiv 3 \pmod{6}, we can rewrite the second congruence as: x3(mod6)x \equiv 3 \pmod{6}

    We now have the two conditions: x19(mod4)andx3(mod6).x \equiv 19 \pmod{4} \quad \text{and} \quad x \equiv 3 \pmod{6}.

  3. Use the Chinese Remainder Theorem (CRT): We need to find an integer xx that satisfies both conditions. This will provide a single congruence modulo the least common multiple of 44 and 66, which is 1212.

    • Rewrite the first condition as: x3(mod6)x \equiv 3 \pmod{6}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Modular Arithmetic
Diophantine Equations
Chinese Remainder Theorem

Formulas

x = 4a + 19
x = 6b + 21
x ≡ 19 (mod 4)
x ≡ 3 (mod 6)

Theorems

Chinese Remainder Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12